About GoAir

Go Airlines (India) Ltd. is the aviation foray of the Wadia Group, The airline operates its services under the brand GoAir. GoAir launched its operations in November 2005. GoAir, a low-fare carrier launched with the objective of commoditizing air travel, offers airline seats at marginal premium to train fares across India. The airline currently operates across 21 destinations 156 daily flights and approximately 1060 weekly flights.

The GoAir route network spans prominent business metropolis as well as key leisure destinations across the Indian subcontinent. GoAir is currently servicing the airports at Ahmedabad, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Ranchi and Srinagar. Through this route network GoAir ensures a smart value-for-money option for both business and leisure travellers, without compromising on either safety or service factors.

GoAir's distribution network has been well-researched and after thorough evaluation of the available mediums, the Airline has introduced a gamut of options designed to make tickets very accessible to the end passenger. GoAir has convenient online booking options of on its web site www.GoAir.in wherein the passenger or his associate can book GoAir tickets 24x7, 365 days a year from the comforts of his home. For passengers who do not have a credit or debit card or access to a Web Networked Computer, tickets can be booked from other distribution mediums including GoTravel Agents or GoCallCentre. Tickets are also available at the Airport Counters.

GoAir is positioned as 'the Smart People's Airline'. It's captivating theme, 'Fly Smart' is aimed at offering passengers a consistent, quality-assured and time-efficient service through 'pocket-friendly' fares. The airline uses the state-of-the-art Airbus A320 aircraft fleet.

GoAir is based on 'punctuality, affordability and convenience' business model. The airline has also partnered with Radixx International, a leading technology provider of automated aviation and travel related software solutions, for the use of its Air Enterprise. The adoption of such technology solutions enables GoAir to achieve superior process efficiency, thereby helping transfer a greater portion of time savings to its passengers.

Since January 2007, GoAir has been consistently recording Highest Load factors in the industry. It has been recording an average load factor of 86% achieved through a balanced mix of good on-time performance and consistent quality of customer service coupled with smart fares. As part of its aggressive future outlook, GoAir is inducting aircraft which will take its fleet size to 11 aircraft upto 2011 and will induct new routes while efficiently servicing existing ones.

The Wadia Group has been in the fore-front of corporate India for over 116 years. Today, the Group is broadly diversified in several growth industries covering aviation, textiles, chemicals, petrochemicals, plantations, foods, electronics, light engineering, health, laminates, real estate and consultancy. The Group Company has consistently emerged as market leaders in every field they have entered. Over the years, the Wadia Group has developed an enviable record of successfully managing diverse technologies. The Wadia Group has earned a reputation as a household brand through its businesses like Britannia and Bombay Dyeing.

Jeh Wadia, Managing Director - GoAir

Master in Science from the Warwick University in Coventry, UK.

He is the Co-author of the restructuring of The Wadia Group.

The restructuring involved looking at new financial and strategic investments for the group. The investments concluded ranged from a Venture Fund for technology companies to Ports, Clinical research, Education, Real Estate and Aviation.

At Present he is Managing Director of Bombay Dyeing (a 130 Year old Real Estate, Polyester and Retail Company) and Go Airlines (a Low Cost Airline in India)

He also sits on the Boards of Britannia and Bombay Burmah.

The World Economic Forum elected him as a Young Global leader in the year 2008.

Giorgio De Roni, Chief Executive Officer

A professional with over 25 years’ experience in the aviation business, Mr. De Roni’s last assignment was as strategy advisor for Aircraft Fleet Purchase Ltd in Ireland.

Prior to this, he had a long stint with Air One, Italian leading private airline with over 60 aircraft, 3,000 employees and a turnover of over 1 billion US dollar. As chief revenue officer his responsibilities covered sales & marketing, fleet & network planning, revenue management and alliance. In the 10 year period with Air One, he oversaw an increase in passenger numbers from 1 to 8 million. In the process the airline’s market share in Italy increased from 6% to over 30% delivering substantial profits.

His earlier assignments were with other airlines in commercial roles.

A graduate in foreign languages from Milan University, in Italy. Mr. De Roni has also attended courses at Cranfield University, London Business School, MIT & McGill University.

Joy Basu, Chief Financial Officer

A Chartered Accountant, who has studied Management at the Manchester Business School where he attended a Senior Executive Programme. He won India CFO of the year award in 2006 in the category "Excellence in Finance in an SME". He has also been awarded the British Government Chevening Scholarship in 1999.

In his role as Chief Financial Officer. He will be responsible for the functioning of our Finance, MIS, Administration & Procurement departments.

His last assignment was with iYogi Limited, as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining iYogi, he was CFO of Rediff.com. He comes with a rich background in management of public companies and has wide experience in corporate governance, business turnarounds, capital raising, investor relations, operational and risk management, mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to Rediff, he has held senior positions in the Sterlite, Tata and RPG Groups.

Joy is also keenly interested in teaching & training and has conducted a number of Training programs on Finance & Strategy for Indian Companies. In the past, he has also taught MBA students of Bombay University.

Babu Peter, Executive Vice-President - Engineering

Babu Peter (EVP – Engineering), a first class Engineering Graduate has 35 years of aviation exposure in Air India and Indian Airlines. Prior to being Functional Director at Indian Airlines, he was Director, Engineering in Air India.

Babu Peter has held many responsible and prestigious positions in various forums. He represented Air India in the IATA Engineering and Maintenance committee, was Theme Leader for European Union India Civil Aviation Project appointed by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Fellow and Vice President of Aeronautical Society of India and Council Member of Society of Aerospace technology and Industry.

Paul Goodfellow - Vice President-Asset Management

Paul holds a 1st Class Degree (BA Honours) in International Business from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.

In his role as Vice President - Asset Management, Paul is responsible for the investment, insurance and asset financing and leasing of GoAir’s fleet.

Prior to joining GoAir, Paul’s last assignment was with DVB Bank, Frankfurt, as Vice President – Aviation Risk Management, where he was responsible for industry and asset research and analysis, structuring of aircraft financing transactions and undertaking financial analysis of risk counterparties.

Vikas Gupta - Vice President-Legal and Secretarial

Vikas Gupta, head of legal and secretarial at GoAir, is a fellow member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Associate member of Institute of Costs and Works Accountants of India and a qualified law graduate.

Mr. Gupta has experience of working on various matters related to corporate affairs, legal and secretarial aspects including overseas and local listing of companies, listing on NYSE, merger and acquisitions. He also has rich exposure in areas of corporate re-structuring, post merger integration, developing and implementing best corporate governance practices at India and overseas listed companies

Prior to joining GoAir Mr. Gupta worked with WNS Global Services, a NYSE listed company, as its general counsel.

Gopal Ranganathan - Vice President-Commercial

Gopal has completed his MBA in finance from The University of Chicago, M.S MIS from Texas University and B Tech from IIT Madras.

Gopal has around 20 years of experience with an expertise in Sales and Revenue Expansion. His last assignment was with Kingfisher Airlines as Assistant Vice President & HOD-Revenue Management / Commercial strategy. He has also worked with companies like Jet Airways, Deloitte Consulting and United Airlines.

He has functional expertise in strategic planning, pricing, inventory management, sales and marketing. He has revamped the Revenue Management strategy for the previous companies and has developed new revenue streams in many international markets.

Sunil Madan - Vice President-Operational Systems

Sunil has completed his MBA from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad and he is a Graduate Engineer from the Institute of Engineers (I), India.

Prior to this, he was with GMG Airlines, Dhaka as Director Operations, with key responsibilities of setting Airline Procedures, implementation of Airline Wide Systems. His past assignments were with Indigo Airlines, Gurgaon as Director Flight Operations Support. His task will be of implementing processes that will enhance our flight operational efficiencies.

Kamal Kikani, Vice President - Customer Services & Airports

Academically, Kamal is a Microbiologist. He has been in the field of aviation for over two decades. He worked for 17 years at British Airways, covering several commercial and operationally oriented roles on the passenger and air-freight sides of business. In his previous role at British Airways World Cargo, Kamal had responsibility for the airline's cargo business in India and Nepal. He also worked at Qantas Airways as Sales & Marketing Manager for South Asia for over four years before joining GoAir as Vice President - Customer Services & Airports.

Kamal is driven by a passion to deliver GoAir passengers a delightful travel experience comprising of safety, security and reliability, adhering to the airline's belief of 'Fly Smart'.

Dr. Ashrant Malhotra, Vice-President HR

Dr. Malhotra is a seasoned professional with an experience of 18 years plus with the last 8 Years of heading (HOD) the global matrix covering across America, Europe, Africa & Asia, in the areas of Strategic Human Resources, Human Resources Development & Management, Sourcing, Training & Development and Corporate Affairs panning across industries like Shipping, Hospitality and IT.

He is a Post Graduate Doctorate in Organizational Structure & Strategy along with Masters in Business Administration in Human Resources from Sloan Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He did his Bachelors in Technology (Marine Mechanical) from National University of Singapore.

The World Human Resources Council has accredited him in the year 2010 as the Strategist of the year. The American Human Resources Council has also accredited him twice in the years 2004 & 2006 as the Human Resources Strategist & Champion.

He has a Black Belt Certification from Six Sigma, a lead Auditor certification for ISO/ISMS, an SOX Compliance Certification.

Dr. Malhotra's last assignment was with International organization, as Global Head – Group (Human Resources & Strategy (HOD), an organization into diversified business like Agriculture, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Trading & IT. The Organization has its presence in over 30 Countries in Europe, Asia, America, Africa & Australia.

Sanjay Kadam, Vice-President IT

With over 22 years of IT professional experience catering to IT Infrastructure Management, strategic planning and execution, IT Budgeting, cost reduction initiatives, team building leadership, increased productivity, operational excellence and service improvement. He has undertaken assignments in United States, Germany, Singapore, Dubai and UAE for organizations like S.I.T.A, Deutsche Bank, L&T Infotech and Crompton Greaves.

Sanjay has a Diploma in Industrial Electronics from Board of Technical Examination, Mumbai. He has completed a course certification in Senior Leadership Journeyman & Business simulation by Capstone. In addition, a CISCO certified Network Professional, a certified Project Management Professional and an ITIL V3 Foundation Certification.

His last assignment was with Netmagic Solutions as Assistant Vice President – Head IT Services Operations, which is India's leading Managed IT hosting services provider, specializing in Internet Datacentre Infrastructure Management, Managed security, disaster recovery & availability. At Netmagic he has tracked and controlled AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and capital budgets for operations department supporting 1000+ customers across 6 production data centres. He has also actively participated in the Quality initiatives of organizations for ISO 20000, 270001, LEED, SIX Sigma, SAP Hosting partner certification, IT Audits & compliances.

GoAir Head Office:

Go Airlines (India) Ltd.
1st Floor, C-1, Wadia International Centre (WIC),
Pandurang Budhkar Marg,
Worli, Mumbai 400 025.
Nearest Landmark : Deepak Talkies
Board Line: 6741 0000,
Fax: +91 22 67410001

GoAir - Airport Offices:

City: AHMEDABAD (AMD)

Airport Office: Sardar Patel New Domestic Building, Sardar Nagar, Ahmedabad - 380003, India.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (079) 22858025 Fax: +(91) (079) 22858122

City: BAGDOGRA (IXB)

Airport Office:Bagdogra Airport, Airport Authority of India, Bagdogra, Dist - Darjeeling, West Bengal - 734422, India.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (0353) 2698222.

City: BENGALURU (BLR)

Airport Office:G-181, Bengaluru International Airport Limited, Devanhali, Bengaluru - 560300, India.
Contact Nos.: Tel. Nos.: + (91) (080) 47406091/92 Fax: +(91) (080) 47406093

City: CHANDIGARH (IXC)

Airport Office: Civil Airport, Airport Authority of India Zirakpur Road, Near Behlana, Chandigarh - 160003.
Contact Nos.: Tel. Nos.: + (91) 0172- 2641462 / 5076283.

City: COCHIN (COK)

Airport Office: GoAir Domestic Terminal Cochin International Airport Limited, Nedumbasserry, Cochin - 683111.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (0484) 2610697 Fax : + (91) (0484) 2610697

City: DELHI (DEL)

Airport Office: GoAir Terminal 1D, IGIA Airport, PALAM, New Delhi - 110037.
Contact Nos.: Tel. Nos. + (91) (011) 25671319 / 25674480 Fax: + (91) (011) 25671951

City: GOA (GOI)

Airport Office: Domestic Departure Terminal, Civil Enclave Dabolim Airport, Goa - 403801.
Contact Nos.: Tel. Nos.: + (91) (0832) 6552280/81 Fax: + (91) (0832) 2542807

City: GUWAHATI (GAU)

Airport Office: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordol , International Airport, Borjhar, Guwahati - 781015.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (0361) 2842565, Fax: + (91) (0361) 2842565

City: JAIPUR (JAI)

Airport Office: Civil Airport, Terminal 2, Jaipur - 302011.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (0141) 6500803 / 2725318

City: JAMMU (IXJ)

Airport Office: Civil Airport, Satwari, Jammu-Cantt -180003.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (0191) 2108020, Telefax: + (91) (0191) 2435668

City: KOLKATA (CCU)

Airport Office: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, WB 700 052.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (033) 25113469

City: LEH (IXL)

Airport Office: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh, J & K - 194101.

LUCKNOW (LKO)

Airport Office: Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, Amousi, Lucknow -226009, UP.

City: MUMBAI (BOM)

Airport Office: Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Terminal 1B Gate No. 1, Mumbai - 400099.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (022) 26264789 / 022-26264790, Telefax: + (91) (022) 26156692

City: NAGPUR (NAG)

Airport Office: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur - 440005.

City: NANDED (NDC)

Airport Office: Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Airport, Nanded Airport Pvt. Ltd., Sanghvi(B), Hingloli Road, Nanded - 431605.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (02462) 220049 / 222623

City: PATNA (PAT)

Airport Office: Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna - 800014, Bihar.
Contact Nos: Tel. No. + (91) 0612-2227184

City: PORT BLAIR (IXZ)

Airport Office: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, Andaman Nikobar Island, Pin-744103.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (03192) 231540

City: PUNE (PNQ)

Airport Office: Lohgaon Airport Pune, Maharashtra.

City: RANCHI (IXR)

Airport Office:Birsa Munda Airport, Hinoo, Ranchi – 834002.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (0651) 2253343/46

City: SRINAGAR (SXR)

Airport Office: Srinagar International Airport, Humahama, Srinagar - 110003.
Contact Nos.: Tel. No.: + (91) (0194) 2303347/48, Telefax: + (91) (0194) 2303345

AHMEDABAD:

Ahmedabad, primarily called the 'Textile City of India' is a top travel destination for business travellers as well as holiday makers. Due to its outstanding business potential and cultural heritage, the recent years have seen a sharp increase in the number of visitors travelling to the city. Apart from this, Ahmedabad also forms an ideal junction to begin on a tour to other parts in Gujarat.

BAGDOGRA:

Bagdogra is located about 16 km from the city of Siliguri in West Bengal. It serves as an important airport both for military and civil purposes. The Bagdogra airport is a major travel hub in the region with flights arriving from Kolkata New Delhi and Guwahati. Thousands of tourists alight here each month, headed towards the hill stations of and Darjeeling, Kalimpong and to Pelling and Gangtok in Sikkim. The area in which Bagdogra is situated is commonly called the Dooars at the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. It is rich in natural beauty and abounds in exotic flora and fauna. There are several tea gardens and fruit orchards too in the region. Tourists can go for extremely interesting heritage tea tours in the plantations here. The Teesta is the main river flowing through here, and is the base of whitewater rafting and angling.

BENGALURU:

Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is a veritable melting pot of various races and cultures. This Garden City has well - laid out parks, gardens, long avenues of blossoming trees and salubrious climate. Emerging as the hi-tech capital of India, it still retains a charm that is totally Indian. Founded in 1537 by a local Chieftain Kempe Gowda, Bangalore has changed dramatically over the years.

An air-conditioned city, a garden city, the Silicon Valley of India, the fastest developing city in the world, these are some of the attributes used to describe this beautiful city which has a lot to offer you.

CHANDIGARH:

The quality of life in Chandigarh has absolutely no match. The union territory of Chandigarh, India serves as the capital city of the twin states of Punjab and Haryana. The credit for the awesome designing of the city goes to a French architect named Le Corbusier. The city has been named after mother Chandi, the goddess of power. It is in the dedication of the Goddess Chandi that Chandi mandir was set up.

The city is known for its beautiful gardens, especially the rose garden. There is a unique garden in Chandigarh named rock garden, which showcases exquisite artwork made by using industrial and urban wastes like porcelain, forks, metal wires, play marbles, auto parts & broken bangles etc. There are lot of places to explore in and around Chandigarh like Sukhna Lake (manmade), Leisure Valley, City Center, Museum of evolution of life, city museum, Bougainvillea Park, Gurdwara Nada Sahib, Mansa Devi Shrine and many more.

COCHIN:

Also called Kochi, it means different things to different people. To some, it is a world-famous port, while to others it is a business centre and a glamorous mirror to Kerala's vivid multifaceted personality. To many travellers, however, this natural harbour is synonymous with its famous geographical hallmark - the underwater mud banks of Malabar. Cochin has been an important trading port since ancient times. Today, the land of spices that attracted the European traders is a quaint blend of the old and the new, the Indian and the Western. Popularly referred to as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is today the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.

DELHI:

A city comprising of seven cities within it, Delhi even though plundered innumerable times, still remains a mystery in itself. The city beautifully encloses magnificent landmarks and monuments of its past that themselves narrate the story of their glorious past. Facilities and opportunities in the capital have attracted Indians from far-flung corners of the country, making it a melting pot of all sorts. On the other hand, the presence of diplomatic and trade missions, the growing number of multi-national companies and influx of tourists and visiting professionals have given the city, a cosmopolitan air.

GOA:

Goa - The land of Sun, Sea and Surf is every tourist's favoured destination, has gradually carved a place for itself in the list of 'favourite tourist destinations in the world'. Lying on the beautiful west coast of the Indian Peninsula and offering sandy beaches, variety of water sport, incredible natural beauty, carefully preserved heritage museums and multicultural architecture, Goa continues to be an ideal tourist destination for one and all.

GUWAHATI:

Hugging the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra, Guwahati is the gateway to the enchanting North Eastern India. The Light of the East, Pragjyotishpura, as it was known once upon a time, is said to have been a vast kingdom during the epic period of the Mahabharata. Today, Guwahati is the hub of the region and also its largest city. Guwahati has several places of historical interest. Perhaps the biggest attraction is the Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal hill, where the Goddess Kamakhya is worshipped and which commands a majestic view of the city and the river. Guwahati is the commercial capital of the North east. Its markets are busy and noisy and well stocked, especially with local handicraft and handloom that sell a range of items- from muga silk to bell metal, canework to woollen shawls and elegant Naga and Manipur jackets.

JAIPUR:

The city of Victory. The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset.

JAMMU:

Is located on the foot steps of the mountains. It's a beautiful city with the Tawi river flowing right through the middle. Jammu is called the city of temples because of the numerous temples in and around the city. Naturally blessed by a beautiful locale it caters to the needs of tourists, offers pilgrimage destinations to both Hindus and Muslims and provides adventure sports in the province itself.

KOLKATA:

Welcome to the 'City of Joy', another metropolis of India, Kolkata. Erstwhile capital of India under the British Raj, the culture of Kolkata has bathed in the varied influences of the Nizams and the Europeans among others. Kolkata is a 300 year old city, composed of three villages - Sutanati, Gobindapur and Kolikata, founded by Job Charnok an East India Company agent in 1690.

The city of multifarious delights, swathed in a cornucopia of colours and culinary delights, Kolkata is unique in its own way! Its is an intellectual hub, which produced some of India’ finest brains and also five Nobel laureates - Ronald Ross, Sir C.V. Raman, Rabindranath Tagore, Mother Teresa and Amartya Sen. With a life that revolves around the Hoogly (Ganges), Kolkata still retains the aura of the colonial days, in its radiant days and charming lifestyle.

LEH:

Leh is set in the Ladakh region of Upper Himalayas. A desolate lunar landscape with arid mountains and snow brushed peaks, arcane monasteries perched on stony cliffs, thousands of colourful prayer flags fluttering against the stark expanse and an impossible blue sky. It is breathtaking, barren and beautiful. Ladakh is the quintessential adventure destination and Leh is its lush heart where an expanse of verdant trees stands surrounded by rocky hillocks. A quiet city spread over undulating land, Leh offers a glimpse of this archaic region's culture and landscape while still allowing you to enjoy the luxuries of the contemporary world.

The main languages are Ladakhi, English and Hindi

LUCKNOW:

Located in what was historically known as the Awadh region, Lucknow is the capital City of Uttar Pradesh and has always been a multicultural city. Courtly manners, beautiful gardens, poetry, music, and fine cuisine patronized by the Persian-loving Shia Nawabs and is popularly known as The City of Nawabs. It is also known as the Golden City of the East, Shiraz-i-Hind and The Constantinople of India.

Now its placed among the fastest growing cities of India and is rapidly emerging as a manufacturing, commercial and retailing hub. This unique combination of rich cultural traditions and brisk economic growth provides Lucknow with an aura that refuses to fade away. Lucknow has developed as a metro city of Uttar Pradesh and is second largest in the state, the biggest city is Kanpur.

Lucknow has Asia's first human DNA bank. This is world's second bank having DNA identification system (DIS) and has been established in the Biotech park under the public private partnership with IQRA Biotech Services.

Straddling the river Gomti, modern Lucknow is a bustling metropolis. Historically, it was a centre of Urdu literature.

MUMBAI:

The Commercial Capital of India and land of the much-acclaimed Bollywood, is known the world over for its city life. Apart from just housing some of the renowned Business houses, the city plays host to one and all offering a cosmopolitan culture with a vibrant nightlife. Mumbai is also fondly known as the 'Land of Dreams' and is the ultimate destination for the ambitious.

NAGPUR:

Nagpur is the largest city in central India and also the third largest city by population in the state of Maharashtra. The Nag River, a tributary of the Kanhan River, flows in a serpentine path and so the city got named Nagpur.

Nagpur has a tropical wet and dry climate with dry conditions prevailing for most of the year. The city contains a large number of people from other Indian states as well as people belonging to the world's major faiths. Nagpur plays host to a variety of cultural events throughout the year. Cultural and literary societies in Nagpur include Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh(for development of Marathi), Vidarbha Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti (promotion and spreading Hindi) and Vidarbha Hindi Sahitya Sammelan (for promoting Hindi).

Nagpur is the seat of annual winter session of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha. It is also the major commercial and political center of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, and is also famous throughout the country as "Orange City" for being a major trade center of oranges.[5] The city assumes political importance from being the headquarters for the Hindu nationalist organisation RSS and an important location for the Dalit Buddhist movement.

Nagpur has been the main center of commerce in the Vidarbha region since early days and is an important trading location. Currently, Nagpur is witnessing an economic boom as "Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN)" is being developed. MIHAN will be used for handling heavy cargo coming from south east Asia and Middle east Asia. Nagpur is famous for its oranges and Cotton as well as Asias biggest wood marked is located at Nagpur.

NANDED:

Nanded city is a district in Maharashtra State. It is a station on the Manmad-Secunderabad railway line under South Central Railway. One of the Five Sikh Takhats is located here named as Hazur Sahib. Nanded is associated with the first as well as the last Sikh Gurus.

While Shri Guru Nanak Dev travelled through Nanded City towards south and Sri Lanka, Shri Guru Gobind Singhji spent his last few days of earthly life here. He arrived here with emperor Bahadur Shah-I towards the end of August in 1707 AD. The Mughal emperor went to Golconda, and the Shri Guru Gobind Singhji decided to stay in Nanded. It appears that Shri Guru Gobind Singhji had followed the emperor through Rajasthan and Central Provice to Deccan (South) in the hope that justice would be meted out and punishment would be given to his persecutors, murderers of his young sons and to those who executed numerous innocent Sikhs.

All Gurudwara's at Nanded are associated with the activities of Guru Gobind Singhji during his stay over here except one dedicated to Guru Nanak Devji. All the Gurudwara's are connected by road to the central shrine, the Takhat Sahib and the management arranges transport for the benefit of pilgrims to visit the Gurudwara's around.

Nanded has two important trading businesses i.e. Cloth and Kirana Bhusar. It is known for Cloth business.

PATNA:

One of the largest cities in the Eastern India, Patna is the capital of Bihar state. Since ancient time, Patna has remained the seat of governance for many noted dynasties including the mighty Mauryans and Mughals. Once known as 'Patliputra', 'Azimabad' or 'Pushpapura', Patna is a historically rich city and even today provides a glimpse of the bygone era through its historic monuments and ruined archeological sites.

Patna has also remained a significant place for Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains. There are a number of religious shrines in and around the city that belong to varied faith and thronged by devotees in large numbers. In addition to these, modern SHOPPING complexes, well managed parks and gardens, delicious local cuisines, colourful fairs and festivals, altogether provide matchless charm to Patna. Get a wonderful chance to meet the locals, who lead a simple life and warmly welcome the visitors with open arms. Also make well-connected Patna a base for yourself to visit many interesting spots of Bihar.

The Main languages are Hindi, Urdu, English alongwith regional languages like Maithili, Bhojpuri and Magadhi.

PORT BLAIR:

Port Blair is the largest town and a municipal council in Andaman district in the Andaman Islands and the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India. It lies on the east coast of South Andaman Island and is the main entry point to the islands.

Port Blair is the headquarters for the Indian district of South Andaman, and the local administrative sub-division (tehsil), which is also called Port Blair. It is home to several museums and a major base for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. It is also the headquarters of the Tri Services Command.

PUNE:

The City lies between two rivers Mula and Mutha and the two join beneath the appropriately named Sangam Bridge. Pune is famous for its colleges, Osho slippers and Shrewsbury biscuits. Where a deeply conservative Maharashtrian population coexists with the deliciously (in)famous 'German Bakery'. Pune inspires extreme feelings in most people and there is no middle ground. Some find it too small-town, cramped, even rural. Most love it for its great weather, the leafy avenues and the laid back, exuberant ambience that comes from the mingling of students from all over India, even the world.

The best thing about Pune is that it's a friendly city. From small kiosks on corners serving cold coffees and ice creams eaten on the pavements to high end theme bars, Pune accommodates all. The prices are low here, but the comforts are all metros-like. With the recent rise in IT companies, Pune is the city for the young. It's the quintessential big-city with a small-town feel. Visit Pune for the Osho Ashram. Set in beautiful leafy surroundings at Koregaon Park, you will see people moving about here, dressed in maroon robes. Visit the famous German Bakery for delicious desserts or buy Osho slippers in all colours possible from the pavement stalls. On the outskirts, there are also the ruins of the Maratha Empire, sturdy forts littered in beautiful expanses of green.

The locals speak Marathi but with its cosmopolitan crowd of students that come not only from all over India but the world, English and Hindi are widely spoken and understood.

RANCHI:

The City of Waterfalls and Lakes, Ranchi, as is commonly known, is the capital of the state of Jharkhand. The nucleus of the new found state, Ranchi once was the proud summer capital of the government ‘babus’. It is known for its scenic attractions, desolate rocks and cascading waterfalls. Over the years, Ranchi has emerged an important industrial centre and is home to many industrial houses.

Ranchi is rich in heritage and culture as well, of the tribes who have lived here for centuries now. The Bihar Tribal Research Institute here is a good place to start to know more about the tribal population, its origins etc.

SRINAGAR:

Srinagar is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Srinagar is famous for its lakes and the charming rows of houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Srinagar is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northern region of India. It is located in the Kashmir valley. River Jhelum passes through Srinagar city. It is rightly called the Pride of the Kashmir Valley.

Type of Aircraft:

Airbus A320

Aircraft's country of origin:

European consortium

Type:

Short to medium range airliner

Performance:

Maximum speed: 0.82 Mach (approx 870 km/h, 541 mph or 470 kts)

Capacity:

Flight crew of two.
Main cabin can accommodate a maximum of 180 passengers in a high density layout
Seven LD3 derived LD3-46 containers or palletised cargo can be stored in the underbelly forward (four) and rear (three) freight holds

General characteristics:

Crew: 2 pilots, 4 flight attendants
Capacity: 180 passengers
Freight : 16 300 kg (35 900 lb)
Length: 37.57 m (123 ft 3 in)
Wingspan: 34.09 m (111 ft 10 in)
Height: 11.76 m (38 ft 7 in)
Wing area: 122.6 m²
Maximum takeoff: 73 500 kg (162 000 lb) / 77 000 kg (169 800 lb)
Powerplant: 2 x CFM56-5 111 kN
Maximum landing: 64 500 kg (142 200 lb) / 66 000 kg (145 500 lb)
Maximum cabin width: 3.70 m (12 ft 1 in)
Wing sweep (25% chord): 25°
Wheel track: 7.59 m
Maximum ramp weight: 73 900 kg / 77 400 kg
Maximum zero fuel weight: 61 000 kg / 62 500 kg
Maximum fuel capacity: 23.86kg / 29.66Kg
Typical operating weight, empty: 42 400 kg
Typical volumetric payload: 16 300 kg
Bulk hold volume: 37.43 m³