Pawan Hans

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Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited is a helicopter service company based in India.

Pawan Hans was incorporated on October 15, 1985 as a Government owned enterprise with 78.5% in Government hands & 21.5% with ONGC. Today with a fleet of 29 helicopters and 767 highly trained and experienced pilots, Pawan Hans is the 'Largest and Finest Helicopter Operator in Asia'.

The company has a net worth of Rs 37,015 mill and equity capital is Rs 1,137 mill. The company's focus is on growth, increased profits, customer satisfaction, human resources and safety

In India, Pawan Hans occupies 75 per cent of the total market share.

Pawan Hans means 'Swan of the Wind'. It offers helicopter services for -

Off Shore operations; Inter island transportation; Connecting inaccessible areas; Customs and pipeline surveillance; Casualty and rescue work; Charter services; VIP transportation; Film shooting and aerial photography; Flower dropping; and other Customized services.

Its range of customers includes the Government of India (Ministry of Home Affairs), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Government of Punjab, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, [[Jharkhand|Government of Jharkhand](Government of Meghalaya) (Andaman and Nicobar Administration for inter Island helicopter Service)], Border Security Force, Indian Customs, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd, Oil India Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Gas Authority of India Ltd, Hardy Exploration in Chennai, Lakshadweep Administration, and pilgrims visiting to the Vaishno Devi Shrine, etc.