Daya Aviation’s new Euro Copter chopper takes to the sky

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Daya Group’s aviation arm last week launched its latest Euro Copter chopper to discerning business and travel needs. As a multi-role rotorcraft, the EC 130 T2 that was launched has a spacious cabin for one pilot and up to seven passengers. It includes a vibration control system and many safety features to provide clients a safe enjoyable journey in the sky with VIP treatment from well trained, dedicated customer oriented staff.

Daya Group ventured into aviation as way back as 2008; it possesses its own aircrafts which operate locally as well as in USA. The fleet includes a four seater Beech Craft Baron, 19 seater Jet Stream 32 and a 14 seater Cessna Caravan. The planes on offer are available for charter domestically and are operated by experienced pilots. The twin engine guarantees a higher level of safety as well as shorter time to reach any destination in the island. With the latest addition to its fleet the Helicopter Daya Aviation Ltd, which was formed to cater to the aviation industry will enable its discerning clientele to travel safely and efficiently to nearly 15 destinations across Sri Lanka from south to north and east to west. The ability to offer online bookings makes airline travel with Daya Aviation that much easy. With IATA accreditation, the travel company has the means to issue airline tickets and sell outbound a tour to any destination worldwide. The company is approved by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. In addition to servicing the hospitality industry the company offers several specialised service which include geophysical surveys, mapping surveys and news gathering, aerial photography and videography, power line and gas line surveys, disaster management operations, banner towing, electronic news gathering, film production, aerial reconnaissance, election campaigning, wedding covering, flowers and leaflet drops and corporate promotions.

However the company is proud of its service in Medical Air Transport; it understands the needs that guarantee precision, reliability and confidence. Air Rescue One, a service that is available 24/7 Air Ambulance Services aims at providing a speedy state-of-the-art ‘air lifting’ service to patients who cannot go through the rigours of travelling by road but need emergency and advance medical help. The Air Ambulance Services include: Medical Repatriation, Urgent Hospitals Transfers, Stand-by Ambulance and Donor organ transfer.

In 1984, Daya Group Ltd commenced operations under the leadership of Daya Gamage who had the vision to uplift the rural economy. The company had a great initiation, with the construction contract to build the 55 km Ampara-Mahaoya Road. This was a historic occasion in Sri Lanka’s construction industry, as it was the first World Bank funded road sector development project ever awarded to a local contractor. Over the years, it has expanded into one of Sri Lanka’s pre-eminent privately owned conglomerates, continuing to grow through strategic investments. While placing a strong emphasis on quality and performance, the group is committed towards excellence in customer service. The competency and commitment of the well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of all of its achievements. Daya Group proudly presents itself as a leading enterprise in several areas of business including apparel manufacture, construction, transport, fashion, micro-banking, household and consumer electronics, agriculture cultivation, plastics, packaging, printing, aviation and tourism.

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