About Global Vectra Helicorp Limited (GVHL)

Global Vectra Helicorp Limited (GVHL) is India’s largest private-sector helicopter operator, trusted for over two decades for its safe, reliable, and professional rotary-wing services. The company maintains an impeccable safety record with zero fatal accidents since inception. GVHL’s shares are listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE).

The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 45001:2018 certifications, covering flight operations, engineering, safety, quality control, and commercial systems. GVHL is also a long-standing Corporate Member of the Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI), underscoring its leadership and credibility in India’s aviation industry.

GVHL provides helicopter services across multiple verticals—Oil and Gas industry support, State Government/VIP flying, election flying, heli-pilgrimage, aerial geophysical surveys, and power sector support. Additional offerings include corporate and VVIP flights, aerial photography, emergency services, underslung operations, and powerline inspection and construction.

The company operates entirely in India, with maintenance facilities anchored at a 6,600 sq. m. state-of-the-art hangar in Mumbai (Juhu). This base conducts major maintenance checks for Bell 412, AW139, and AW169 helicopters under DGCA CAR 145 and CAR-M approvals.

GVHL employs over 439 personnel, including pilots, engineers, and technical staff, and has logged more than 3,58,000 accident-free flight hours. Notably, the company was recognised as “Operator of the Year” by the India Business Aircraft Operators Association in both 2016 and 2017.

As of March 31, 2025, the company confirmed that it has no subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures.

Key Milestones

• Over two decades of operations with zero fatal accidents.
• Accredited with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 45001:2018 certifications.
• 3,58,000+ accident-free flight hours recorded.
• “Operator of the Year” awards in 2016 and 2017 by the India Business Aircraft Operators Association.
• Pioneered aerial geophysical surveys and power industry support services in India.

Business Segments

• Primary Segment: Helicopter services – 100% of total operations.
• Geographical Contribution: Domestic – 100%; International – Nil (no revenue or assets outside India).

Key Management

• Lt. Gen. Sarab Jot Singh Saighal (Retd.) – Chairman
• Ashvin Bhatt – Chief Financial Officer
• Raakesh D. Soni – Company Secretary

Latest Updates on Global Vectra Helicorp Limited

• Strategic direction: GVHL plans to integrate new-generation aircraft for long-range offshore missions, invest in UAV operations and data analytics, and collaborate within the eVTOL ecosystem to prepare for next-generation urban and regional air mobility.
• Board changes:
  • Mr. Narayan Vasudeo Prabhutendulkar served as Independent Director (Feb 13, 2024 – Mar 31, 2025).
  • Mr. Vinay Goyal was appointed as Independent Director effective April 14, 2025.
  • Lt. Gen. S. J. S. Saighal (Retd.) was re-appointed as Chairman for a further two-year term starting October 1, 2024, approved at the AGM on September 25, 2024.
• Executive update: Ashley Roy served as Chief Executive Officer from August 14, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
• Credit rating: CARE Ratings issued updated ratings for GVHL’s bank facilities in a communication dated December 11, 2024.
• Governance and AGM: The 27th Annual General Meeting was scheduled on September 29, 2025. The company confirmed full compliance with listing obligations, secretarial standards, and public disclosures.

Secretarial Audit: The Board appointed M/s. Shobha Ambure & Associates as Secretarial Auditors, including responsibility for ancillary certification services.