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Milestones

1994

Incorporation of Blue Dart Aviation

1996

Launch of BDA Operations with 2 B737-200s

1997

1st Charter for Miss World

2001

Induction of 3rd B737-2001

2001

Bhuj Earthquake Relief Ops

2002

1st International Flight - CMB

2003

Induction of 4th B737-200

2003

Scheduled Operator Status

2004

Induction of 5th B737-200

2004

Hyderabad added to BDA network

2004

1st Charter - DAC

2005

Tsunami Relief Ops

2006

Introduction of B757-200 freighters

2006

Awarded CAPA Airline of the Year

2006

Ahmedabad added to BDA network

2007

Induction of 3rd B 757-200

2007

Express Logistics & Supply Chain Cargo Airline of the Year award

2007

CAR 145 AMO

2008

1 st BDA-DHL Integrated Airside Facility at BIAL

2008

Regulated Agent Status for Bengaluru Facility

2008

Induction of 4th B757 200

2010

Relocation to First Airside Facility at Kolkata

2010

First Airside Facility at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderbad

2010

Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation Approval

2012

Induction of 5th B757-200

2014

Induction of 6th & 7th B757-200

2014

First Dedicated Airside Facility at Ahmedabad Airport

2014

Establishment of Aviation Security Training Institute at Bengaluru

2016

BDA Celebrates 20th Anniversary

2016

Launch of CSR Initiatives

2016

Induction of 8th B757-200

2018

First BDA Integrated Terminal at Chennai Airport

2018

BDA's Largest Airside Facility at Delhi Airport

2019

BDA's Landmark Airside Facility at Mumbai International Airport Limited - Terminal 1

2020

Launch of International Charters uplifting COVID 19 Essential Supplies

2020

Supported Ministry of Civil Aviation's Lifeline Udaan

2021

BDA’s Silver Anniversary – India’s Longest Serving Private Airline

2021

Green initiative – E-Vehicles & Ground Support Equipment

2021

Great Place to Work Certified

2022

Afforestation across 26 acres at Siruseri Twin Lakes, Chennai

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Leadership Team

P. Parameshwaran

Chief Financial Officer

Capt. I. K. Khanna

Chief Operating Officer

A. S. Rao

Chief Engineering Manager

Deepak Anand

Chief Airport Operation Manager

N. Krishnamoorthy

Chief Quality Manager

S. Swaminathan

Chief Human Resource Manager

Capt. L. Sankaranarayan

Chief Flight Safety Manager

Arun Ahlawat

Chief Security Manager

R. Narayan

Head IT

N.V.V. Kumar

Chief Admin Manager

Awards

Cargo Airline of the Year

2006

Best Air Cargo Carrier of the year

2012

Best HR Practices Award

2016

Innovative Tech Idea Award

2018

Airline for Safety Excellence

2019

Best Safety Practices Award

2021

CSR activities

CSR – Conscious Social Responsibility

Global Volunteers Day (GVD)

Education

Skilling & Vocational Training

Girls in Aviation Day

Environment

Towards a Better Tomorrow

CSR activities

CSR – Conscious Social Responsibility

Balancing responsibilities towards the business, society and the environment are part of Blue Dart Aviation’s DNA of Conscious Social Responsibility predating mandated CSR. Outreach efforts span emergency response during disasters like the Bhuj earthquake, tsunami, floods and the COVID19 pandemic, to annual blood donation camps, upgrading school infrastructure and vocational skilling for the less privileged, and afforestation initiatives.

Global Volunteers Day (GVD)

The annual Global Volunteers Day (GVD) is founded on the pillars of Go Green, Go Teach and Go Help. The range of activities includes blood donation camps; distribution of medicines, blankets and household appliances in orphanages and old age homes; career counselling for students; and tree planting events in schools and colleges.

Education

Infrastructure improvement in schools disadvantaged by limited resources has been a focus area. The ongoing effort has benefited several schools by providing them with basic facilities for a more conducive learning environment. Improvements include construction of toilets, cycle parking stand, a laboratory, kitchen, utilities, classroom repair, facilitating waste disposal, potable drinking water and replenishment of the library.

Skilling & Vocational Training

In partnership with the CII Institute of Logistics, structured vocational skills in logistics are imparted to school-leaving students. Students who did not wish to advance their education are encouraged to enrol in order to prepare themselves for employment in logistics-related jobs in various organisations. This is an ongoing, annual CSR project.

Girls in Aviation Day

In collaboration with the Women in Aviation India Chapter (WIAI) and airport operators, the Girls in Aviation Day event is celebrated each year at Blue Dart Aviation’s airport terminals. Several batches of young schoolgirls are familiarised with career options in the aviation industry, and gain a first-hand view of various aspects of aviation operations and facilities.

Environment

Blue Dart Aviation associates with Pitchandikulam Forest Consultants in an endeavour to restore the flora and fauna dislocated by unplanned development in the city suburbs. The afforestation initiative has resulted in the planting of numerous indigenous species of trees across 26 acres abutting the Siruseri Twin Lakes, Chennai and aims to strengthen the bend of the lake.

Towards a Better Tomorrow

Over the years, Blue Dart Aviation’s Corporate Social Responsibility has overseen several projects to give back to the communities it serves through support for segments of society and the environment- contributing to a sustainable world and creating a better tomorrow.

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