SRS Aviation eyes operations in India

South Africa-based chartered flight operator and aircraft spare parts supplier SRS Aviation is looking at launching operations in India, a senior company official has said.

"Initially, we are looking at opportunities in aviation training. We are in exploratory talks with potential partners in Mumbai and Chennai. We are also interested in setting up an office here with a local partner," SRS Aviation Managing Director Sibongile Sambo told PTI here.

She was here as part of the trade delegation that visited the city over the weekend.

SRS undertakes air charter services, helicopter operations, sales of ground-handling equipment and aircraft spare parts as well as software for airlines scheduling and management.

"I see huge potential here. The Chennai airport is being expanded and we can supply them ground handling equipment. We have had enquiries from a Mumbai-based engineering survey company interested in using helicopters to check electricity transmission lines.

We also have had enquiries from a local software company that wishes to undertake software development with us," Sambo said.

SRS Aviation is a supplier of aircraft spare parts in partnership with Infinity Air of the US. It is a distributor of new and overhauled aircraft spare parts for commercial, commuter, corporate and cargo aerospace industries.

The company is also into chartered cargo services, apart from offering VIP and tourist charters, besides medical evacuation as well as for film shooting.

SRS is also active in the tourism sector and offers charters to picnic spots within South Africa.