Press Release

Issued by Blueberry Aviation .

April 9, 2013

Avinco and Aviators announced today a strategic partnership to strengthen their position in the Indian helicopter and commercial aircraft market.

Aviators is active across aircraft charter, aircraft management and aircraft sales sectors in India, as well as the aviation media with Aviators magazine.

Avinco is a leading player in helicopter and commercial aircraft trading worldwide, with over 220 helicopters and 120 commercial aircraft transactions in its 10 years in business. With a strong worldwide commercial presence, Avinco was looking for the right partner to develop further its business in the very active Indian market. The partnership allows Avinco to further strengthen its activity in India both in terms of aircraft placement and sourcing. Aviators will partner with Avinco to place and source commercial aircraft and helicopters in India. 

“We expect our partnership with Aviators will help Avinco to expand its customer base in this strategic country. We are also very excited about the potential to build business together in India which can achieve much greater scale and efficiency in serving joint customers globally.” says François Gautier, founder and ceo of Avinco.

“This partnership fortifies and expands Aviators' offer in India with an important aviation partner that understands this critical segment of the market.” says Arun Sharma, managing director of Aviators. “Coupling Aviators' strong knowledge of the Indian market and operators' requirements with Avinco's expertise and excellent reputation, the new partnership will immediately provide Indian operators with aircraft solutions.”