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| company_slogan = Expect The World Of Us
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| headquarters = [[Vakola]], [[Bombay]]
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| key_people = Parvez Damania, Vispi Damania
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'''Damania Airways''' was an Indian airline headquartered in [[Mumbai]] that operated from 1993 to 1997. It was founded by brothers Parvez and Vispi Damania. Parvez later played a vital role for [[Sahara India Pariwar]] in their venture [[Air Sahara]] and then went on to become the Executive Director of [[Kingfisher Airlines]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timescontent.com/tss/showcase/preview-buy/49693/Entertainment/Pervez-Damania.html|title=Pervez Damania |access-date=19 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420073946/https://timescontent.com/tss/showcase/preview-buy/49693/Entertainment/Pervez-Damania.html|archive-date=20 April 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Vispi later became the VP of Finance at [[Kingfisher Airlines]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=29229512&capId=21008026&previousCapId=21008026&previousTitle=Matra%20Realty%20Ltd | title=Matra Realty Ltd | publisher=Bloomberg | access-date=27 August 2018 }}</ref>
'''Damania Airways''' was an Indian airline headquartered in [[Mumbai]], that operated from 1993 to 1997. It was promoted by the [[Damania]] brothers, Parvez and Vispi.
[[File:Sky Line NEPC Logo.png|thumb|Sky Line NEPC's Logo.]]


==History==
==History==
Damania Airways was founded in 1992 and began flying on March 10, 1993 with two leased Boeing 737 aircraft leased from TAP Air of Portugal. With its base in Bombay (Now [[Mumbai]]), the airline had regular flights to [[Delhi]], [[Calcutta]], [[Madras]], [[Bangalore]], [[Goa]] and [[Indore]]. An additional two aircraft were leased later. <br />
Damania Airways was founded in 1992 and began flying on 10 March 1993 with two Boeing 737 aircraft leased from [[TAP Air Portugal]]. With its base in Bombay, the airline had a regular schedule of flights to [[Delhi]], [[Calcutta]], [[Madras]], [[Bangalore]], [[Goa]] and [[Indore]]. An additional two aircraft were leased later.

This was a very competitive period for Indian aviation. The domestic aviation sector had been reopened to private participation after many years, and the monopoly status enjoyed by the government-owned Indian Airlines came to an end. The government designated the new airlines as 'air taxis'. Some of the prominent airlines of that time were Jet Airways, East West, ModiLuft, Continental.<br />
This was an extremely competitive period for domestic Indian aviation as the domestic aviation sector had been reopened to private participation after many decades, and the government-owned monopoly of [[Indian Airlines]] ceased. The government designated the new airlines as 'air taxis.' Some of the prominent airlines of that time were [[Jet Airways]], [[East-West Airlines (India)|East-West]], [[ModiLuft]], and Continental.
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Parvez Damania's intention to bring an 'international' standard of flying to domestic Indian aviation made the airline a big draw among domestic flyers. The airline was extremely successful and its superior in-flight service soon became the standard for Indian aviation. By the end of 1992, the airline carried over 200,000 passengers even though they accounted for just 2 per cent of traffic.

<ref>{{cite news|title=1991-Privatisation of airlines: Flights of fancy|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/1991-Privatisation+of+airlines:+Flights+of+fancy/1/75434.html|publisher=[[India Today]] |date= 17 Dec 2009 |accessdate=7 November 2011}}</ref> In 1994, the Indian Government granted '''scheduled domestic airline''' status to nine private air-taxi operators including Damania Airways.
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Parvez Damania's intention to bring an international standard of flying to domestic Indian aviation made the airline a big draw among domestic flyers. The airline was extremely successful and its superior in-flight service soon became the standard for domestic Indian aviation. By the end of 1993, the airline had carried over 200,000 passengers even though they accounted for just two per cent of traffic.
<ref>{{cite news|title=India raises status of air-taxi operators|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1994/1994+-+2260.html |publisher=[[Flight Global]] |date= 27 Sep 1994 |accessdate=6 November 2011}}</ref> Damania Airways was the first airline to make use of permission granted by the Aviation Ministry and offer alcohol in-flight.<ref name=th04>{{cite news|title=Indian airlines, ground realities|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/brandline/article1483581.ece|accessdate=24 February 2012|newspaper=''[[The Hindu Business Line]]''|date=1 January 2004}}</ref> <br />
<ref>{{cite magazine|title=1991-Privatisation of airlines: Flights of fancy|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/1991-Privatisation+of+airlines:+Flights+of+fancy/1/75434.html|magazine=[[India Today]] |date= 17 December 2009}}</ref> In 1994, the Indian Government granted scheduled domestic airline status to nine private air-taxi operators including Damania Airways.<ref>{{cite news|title=India raises status of air-taxi operators|url=https://www.airlinebiz.me/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521113402/https://www.airlinebiz.me/|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 May 2021|publisher=[[Flight Global]]|date=27 September 1994|access-date=6 November 2011}}</ref> Damania Airways was the first domestic airline to utilise permission granted by the Aviation Ministry and offer alcohol in-flight.<ref name=th04>{{cite news|title=Indian airlines, ground realities|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/brandline/article1483581.ece|access-date=24 February 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu Business Line]]|date=1 January 2004}}</ref>
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In 1995, under pressure from Indian Airlines to ensure a level playing field, the Aviation Ministry mandated that the private airlines must fly a certain number of flights on'secondary' routes to 'qualify' to fly to the major, profitable routes. The Aviation Ministry also delayed approvals to obtain smaller aircraft for the secondary routes. This completely altered the financials of flying and many airlines succumbed to the impossible stipulations. Damania Airways's superior draw helped the airline stay aloft for longer than most other airlines, but the delay in permissions to bring in smaller aircraft and the restrictions of destinations became a two-pronged pressure.<br />

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The Chennai-based NEPC group, owned by the Khemkas, expressed interest in buying Damania Airways and acquired management control in May 1995. Skyline NEPC's fleet was composed entirely of Fokker turboprop aircraft, and their network covered only small towns. This would have allowed the airline to claim credit for the flights flown to secondary towns while reserving the 737 jets for the major cities. With a view to capitalising on the Damania Airways brand draw, Skyline NEPC flew the Damania Airways aircraft with their original Damania livery. Within a few months the entire airline was renamed Skyline NEPC.<br />
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In 1995, under pressure from Indian Airlines to ensure a level playing field, the Aviation Ministry mandated that the private airlines must fly a certain number of flights on secondary routes to qualify to fly the major, profitable routes. The Aviation Ministry also delayed approvals to the private airlines to obtain smaller aircraft for the secondary routes. This completely altered the financials of flying and many airlines succumbed to the impossible stipulations. Damania Airways' superior draw helped the airline stay aloft for longer than most other airlines, but the delay in permissions to bring in smaller aircraft and the restrictions of destinations became a punishing two-pronged pressure.
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<ref>{{cite news|title=How To Buy A Public Listed Company|url=http://www.dare.co.in/strategy/legal-policy/how-to-buy-a-public-listed-company/Page-2.htm |publisher=Dare |date= 1 March 2009 |accessdate=7 November 2011}}</ref> [[NEPC Airlines]] and its subsidiary, Skyline NEPC, were grounded 2 years later in 1997. The [[International Air Transport Association]] (IATA) suspended them for non-payment of dues, following which they were taken off the computerised reservation system (CRS).<ref>{{cite news|title=NEPC Airlines, Skyline grounded|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/nepc-airlines-skyline-grounded/49139/ |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |date= 11 July 1997 |accessdate=7 November 2011}}</ref>

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The Chennai-based Khemka-owned NEPC group, promoters of the Skyline NEPC airline, acquired management control of the airline in May 1995. Skyline NEPC's existing fleet was composed entirely of Fokker turboprop aircraft and their network covered only small towns. This fleet profile, when combined with the 737 fleet of Damania Airways, would have allowed the airline to claim credit for the flights flown between the secondary towns while reserving the 737 jets for the major cities. With a view to capitalising on the Damania Airways brand draw, Skyline NEPC flew the Damania Airways aircraft with the original Damania Airways livery. Within a few months, the entire airline was renamed Skyline NEPC.<br />
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<ref>{{cite news|title=How To Buy A Public Listed Company|url=http://www.dare.co.in/strategy/legal-policy/how-to-buy-a-public-listed-company/Page-2.htm|publisher=Dare|date=1 March 2009|access-date=7 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401012330/http://www.dare.co.in/strategy/legal-policy/how-to-buy-a-public-listed-company/Page-2.htm|archive-date=1 April 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[NEPC Airlines]] and its subsidiary, Skyline NEPC, were grounded 2 years later in 1997. The [[International Air Transport Association]] (IATA) suspended them for non-payment of dues, following which they were taken off the computerised reservation system (CRS).<ref>{{cite news|title=NEPC Airlines, Skyline grounded|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/nepc-airlines-skyline-grounded/49139/ |newspaper=[[Business Standard]] |date= 11 July 1997 |access-date=7 November 2011}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:32, 29 July 2023

Damania Airways LTD.
IATA ICAO Call sign
D2 DAM —
Founded1992
Commenced operations1993
Ceased operations1997
HubsChhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Fleet size5
HeadquartersVakola, Bombay
Key peopleParvez Damania, Vispi Damania

Damania Airways was an Indian airline headquartered in Mumbai that operated from 1993 to 1997. It was founded by brothers Parvez and Vispi Damania. Parvez later played a vital role for Sahara India Pariwar in their venture Air Sahara and then went on to become the Executive Director of Kingfisher Airlines.[1] Vispi later became the VP of Finance at Kingfisher Airlines.[2]

History

[edit]

Damania Airways was founded in 1992 and began flying on 10 March 1993 with two Boeing 737 aircraft leased from TAP Air Portugal. With its base in Bombay, the airline had a regular schedule of flights to Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Bangalore, Goa and Indore. An additional two aircraft were leased later.

This was an extremely competitive period for domestic Indian aviation as the domestic aviation sector had been reopened to private participation after many decades, and the government-owned monopoly of Indian Airlines ceased. The government designated the new airlines as 'air taxis.' Some of the prominent airlines of that time were Jet Airways, East-West, ModiLuft, and Continental.

Parvez Damania's intention to bring an international standard of flying to domestic Indian aviation made the airline a big draw among domestic flyers. The airline was extremely successful and its superior in-flight service soon became the standard for domestic Indian aviation. By the end of 1993, the airline had carried over 200,000 passengers even though they accounted for just two per cent of traffic. [3] In 1994, the Indian Government granted scheduled domestic airline status to nine private air-taxi operators including Damania Airways.[4] Damania Airways was the first domestic airline to utilise permission granted by the Aviation Ministry and offer alcohol in-flight.[5]

In 1995, under pressure from Indian Airlines to ensure a level playing field, the Aviation Ministry mandated that the private airlines must fly a certain number of flights on secondary routes to qualify to fly the major, profitable routes. The Aviation Ministry also delayed approvals to the private airlines to obtain smaller aircraft for the secondary routes. This completely altered the financials of flying and many airlines succumbed to the impossible stipulations. Damania Airways' superior draw helped the airline stay aloft for longer than most other airlines, but the delay in permissions to bring in smaller aircraft and the restrictions of destinations became a punishing two-pronged pressure.

The Chennai-based Khemka-owned NEPC group, promoters of the Skyline NEPC airline, acquired management control of the airline in May 1995. Skyline NEPC's existing fleet was composed entirely of Fokker turboprop aircraft and their network covered only small towns. This fleet profile, when combined with the 737 fleet of Damania Airways, would have allowed the airline to claim credit for the flights flown between the secondary towns while reserving the 737 jets for the major cities. With a view to capitalising on the Damania Airways brand draw, Skyline NEPC flew the Damania Airways aircraft with the original Damania Airways livery. Within a few months, the entire airline was renamed Skyline NEPC.
[6] NEPC Airlines and its subsidiary, Skyline NEPC, were grounded 2 years later in 1997. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) suspended them for non-payment of dues, following which they were taken off the computerised reservation system (CRS).[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Pervez Damania". Archived from the original on 20 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Matra Realty Ltd". Bloomberg. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  3. ^ "1991-Privatisation of airlines: Flights of fancy". India Today. 17 December 2009.
  4. ^ "India raises status of air-taxi operators". Flight Global. 27 September 1994. Archived from the original on 21 May 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
  5. ^ "Indian airlines, ground realities". The Hindu Business Line. 1 January 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  6. ^ "How To Buy A Public Listed Company". Dare. 1 March 2009. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  7. ^ "NEPC Airlines, Skyline grounded". Business Standard. 11 July 1997. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
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