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|logo = Star Air India logo.png |
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|IATA = OG |
|IATA = OG |
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|ICAO = SDG |
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|callsign = |
|callsign = HISTAR |
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|commenced = January 2019 |
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|parent = Ghodawat |
|parent = Ghodawat Enterprises |
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|aoc =04/2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dgca.nic.in/operator/nonsch-ind.htm|title=List of air operator (non-scheduled) holders|publisher=Directorate General of Civil Aviation}}</ref> |
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|company_slogan = Connecting real India<ref>{{cite web|url=https://starair.in/|work=Star Air|accessdate=27 February 2019|title=Star Air website}}</ref> |
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|company_slogan = ''Enhancing lives globally'' |
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|bases = |
|bases =[[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]] |
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|alliance = |
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|fleet_size = 2 |
|fleet_size = 2 (February 2019) |
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| destinations = |
| destinations = 4 (February 2019) |
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|website = |
|website = {{URL|https://starair.in/}} |
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|airline= Ghodawat Aviation |
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'''Star Air''' is an Indian [[commuter airline]] based at [[Kempegowda International Airport]] in Bangalore, Karnataka. It started operations in January 2019, offering flights within Karnataka state as well as to neighboring [[Andhra Pradesh]] as part of the Central Government's [[UDAN]] scheme. The airline makes use of two [[Embraer 145]]LRs for its services. |
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'''Ghodawat Aviation''' is an Indian [[charter airline]] based in [[Kolhapur]], [[Maharashtra]]. It operates charter services within the country. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Ghodawat Enterprises, the parent company of Star Air, sought permission from the Central Government in March 2017 to establish a scheduled passenger airline called Star Air.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/58174-indias-star-air-eyes-1q18-launch-using-erj-145s | title=India's Star Air eyes 1Q18 launch using ERJ-145s | work=[[ch-aviation]] | date=27 July 2017 | accessdate=27 February 2019}}</ref> The airline acquired its first aircraft, an [[Embraer 145]]LR, in June 2018.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/68354-indias-star-air-adds-maiden-aircraft-an-erj-145 | title=India's Star Air adds maiden aircraft, an ERJ-145 | work=[[ch-aviation]] | date=25 June 2018 | accessdate=27 February 2019}}</ref> It obtained its [[Air Operator's Certificate]] in early January of the following year and announced that it would operate flights under the Central Government's [[UDAN]] scheme, which aims to improve regional connectivity within India. [[Kempegowda International Airport]] in Bangalore was selected as the base of operations.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/star-air-to-begin-flights-from-jan-25/articleshow/67517686.cms | title=Star Air to begin flights from Jan 25 | work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] | date=14 January 2019 | accessdate=27 February 2019}}</ref> On 25 January 2019, the airline's first flight departed Bangalore for [[Hubli]]. Flights to [[Tirupati]] were initiated as well.<ref name="launch">{{cite news | url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/75062-indias-star-air-launches-operations | title=India's Star Air launches operations | work=[[ch-aviation]] | date=1 February 2019 | accessdate=27 February 2019}}</ref> |
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The Non Schedule permit was issued by Indian DGCA in early 2014 and began operations in 2015. |
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==Destinations== |
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Star Air services the following cities as of February 2019. |
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Ghodawat aviation provides charter flights to religious places such as [[Shirdi Airport|Shirdi]]. It also operates VIP and tourism charter flights.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghodawataviation.com/services.html|title=Services|publisher=Ghodawat Aviation}}</ref> The airline is also planning to start services from [[Kolhapur Airport|Kolhapur]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/Biz-house-proposes-air-service-from-city/articleshow/50423297.cms|title=Biz house proposes air service from city|work=The Times of India|date=3 January 2016}}</ref> |
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Ghodawat Aviation operates the following aircraft as of December 2017:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dgca.nic.in/operator/nonsch-ind.htm| title= Operator|publisher=Directorate General of Civil Aviation}}</ref> |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; margin:0.5em auto" |
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! rowspan="2" | Aircraft |
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! rowspan="2" | In service |
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! rowspan="2" | Orders |
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! colspan="1" | Passengers |
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! rowspan="2" | Notes |
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! style="width:25px;" | <abbr title="Economy class">Y</abbr> |
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|[[Eurocopter EC135]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/ain-news-live-aeroindia/2013-02-08/eurocopter-logs-new-ec135-sale-aero-india|title=Eurocopter Logs New EC135 Sale At Aero India|publisher=Aviation International News}}</ref> |
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|Andhra Pradesh||Tirupati||[[Tirupati Airport]]||||align=center|<ref name="launch"/> |
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|Karnataka||Bangalore||[[Kempegowda International Airport]]||Base||align=center|<ref name="launch"/> |
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|Karnataka||Belgaum||[[Belgaum Airport]]||||align=center|<ref name="uni">{{cite news | url=http://www.uniindia.com/star-air-introduce-embraer-145-as-part-of-udaan-for-first-time-in-india/south/news/1511618.html | title=Star Air introduce Embraer 145 as part of UDAAN for first time in India | work=[[United News of India]] | date=25 February 2019 | accessdate=27 February 2019}}</ref> |
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|Registered VT-ISG<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apnnews.com/ghodawat-aviation-successfully-ferries-over-3700-pilgrims-on-airbus-helicopters-h130|title=Ghodawat Aviation successfully ferries over 3,700 pilgrims on Airbus Helicopters H130|publisher=APN News}}</ref> |
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|Karnataka||Hubli||[[Hubballi Airport]]||||align=center|<ref name="launch"/> |
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As of February 2019, Star Air possesses two Embraer 145LRs, one of which was still undergoing maintenance in Bangalore at the beginning of the month.<ref name="launch"/> Each aircraft is equipped with 50 seats.<ref name="uni"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 13:07, 21 March 2019
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Commenced operations | January 2019 | ||||||
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Operating bases | Bangalore | ||||||
Fleet size | 2 (February 2019) | ||||||
Destinations | 4 (February 2019) | ||||||
Parent company | Ghodawat Enterprises | ||||||
Website | starair |
Star Air is an Indian commuter airline based at Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, Karnataka. It started operations in January 2019, offering flights within Karnataka state as well as to neighboring Andhra Pradesh as part of the Central Government's UDAN scheme. The airline makes use of two Embraer 145LRs for its services.
History
Ghodawat Enterprises, the parent company of Star Air, sought permission from the Central Government in March 2017 to establish a scheduled passenger airline called Star Air.[2] The airline acquired its first aircraft, an Embraer 145LR, in June 2018.[3] It obtained its Air Operator's Certificate in early January of the following year and announced that it would operate flights under the Central Government's UDAN scheme, which aims to improve regional connectivity within India. Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore was selected as the base of operations.[4] On 25 January 2019, the airline's first flight departed Bangalore for Hubli. Flights to Tirupati were initiated as well.[5]
Destinations
Star Air services the following cities as of February 2019.
State | City | Airport | Notes | Ref. |
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Andhra Pradesh | Tirupati | Tirupati Airport | [5] | |
Karnataka | Bangalore | Kempegowda International Airport | Base | [5] |
Karnataka | Belgaum | Belgaum Airport | [6] | |
Karnataka | Hubli | Hubballi Airport | [5] |
Fleet
As of February 2019, Star Air possesses two Embraer 145LRs, one of which was still undergoing maintenance in Bangalore at the beginning of the month.[5] Each aircraft is equipped with 50 seats.[6]
References
- ^ "Star Air website". Star Air. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ "India's Star Air eyes 1Q18 launch using ERJ-145s". ch-aviation. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ "India's Star Air adds maiden aircraft, an ERJ-145". ch-aviation. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ "Star Air to begin flights from Jan 25". Bangalore Mirror. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "India's Star Air launches operations". ch-aviation. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Star Air introduce Embraer 145 as part of UDAAN for first time in India". United News of India. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2019.