Gulfstream Aerospace has appointed Empire Aviation Group as the authorised international sales representative for its business aircraft in India, and it will be responsible for promoting and supporting Gulfstream to customers and prospects across the country.

“As interest in the Gulfstream family of aircraft grows throughout India, we wanted to ensure we have local representation that not only possesses significant experience dealing with Gulfstream aircraft, but can also deliver a personal approach befitting the number one brand in business aviation,” says Scott Neal, senior vice president of worldwide sales, Gulfstream. “Empire Aviation Group will provide Gulfstream with both as we continue to expand our presence in this important market.”

“Empire Aviation is honoured to have been selected by Gulfstream,” adds Paras Dhamecha, founder and managing director of Empire. “Gulfstream offers the pinnacle of advanced business jet design, manufacturing and customer support to represent its interests in India. We have been doing business in India since our inception, and we continue to be very optimistic about the unique opportunities for private aviation in the subcontinent.”

Empire provides aircraft management, flight operations and charter, as well as aircraft sales and continuing airworthiness management organization services. It integrates services and combines them with the aviation expertise and experience of the team to provide personalised services. It manages private jet aircraft on behalf of owners, and is also a charter broker.

“There's a growing interest in aircraft acquisition, and we are already working on prospective transactions in India, where we act as a trusted adviser to owners and potential buyers with a highly personalised approach. We will use our local presence, customer reach, experience and expertise to support Gulfstream's success in India,” concludes Dhamecha.