K-Air appointed Kaman Helicopter Sales representative in India
K-Air, headquartered in Kochi, India is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Kaman Helicopters as the Kaman Helicopters Sales representative for India. K-Air will be promoting sales for the Medium Lift Helicopter – K-MAX also known as the Aerial truck.
With a basic AUW of 5145lbs, the single-engine, single-seat K-MAX is a rugged workhorse that can lift 6000lbs and is specially designed for lift applications such as construction, repair of power lines, oil rigs, pipelines, firefighting, disaster relief and logistics support. Especially suited for hot and high conditions, the K-MAX has the highest reliability rate, lowest maintenance, and highest lift-to-fuel-burn rate ratio in its class.
The unmanned version of K-MAX is supporting the requirements of the U.S. Marine Corps Cargo Resupply Program and the TIME Magazine has named the K-MAX Unmanned Aerial Truck (UAT) one of “50 Best Inventions of 2011”.
Mark Tattershall, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Kaman Helicopters said, “We are very pleased that K-Air will be representing our helicopter division in India. Kaman Helicopters, by working with K Air, is looking forward to growing market awareness of the K-MAX and expand market share in India. “
Robin Cherian, Director, K-Air said,” The Energy, Power and Infrastructure sectors are growing in leaps and bounds in India. There is a huge potential for a specialized helicopter like K-MAX to enhance value in these sectors. We at K-Air, are honoured to partner Kaman Helicopters and pioneer the entry of K-MAX to India.”
About Kaman Helicopters
Kaman Helicopters is a division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN)Founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA conducts business in the aerospace and industrial distribution markets. The company produces and/or markets widely used proprietary aircraft bearings and components; complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial, military and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft; saving and arming solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied militaries; subcontract helicopter work; and support for the company’s SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters and K-MAX medium-to-heavy lift helicopters.
About K Air
K-Air is a General Aviation company headquartered in Cochin, Kerala, India. Established in 2005, K-Air has grown rapidly to become the only Indian aircraft sales company with a global footprint. Its representative offices in USA, France, UAE, Malaysia and Philippines have placed over 60 aircraft through acquisition, management and lease of fixed wing and rotary wing across the world.
It is promoted and managed by a team of stalwarts from the fields of Aviation, Management and Armed Forces. Following the principles of professionalism, integrity and ability to innovate, K- Air has burnt a “ 14 aircraft sold in 13 months “ trail in 2011-12 to lead the way in General and Business Aviation sales in India.
To learn more about K-Air and Kaman helicopters in India, please visit www.k-aircharters.com or call K-Air at +91-484-4035020.