Company Information
AN INTRODUCTION TO CAMA AVIATION SERVICESCama Aviation Services is a well known Aviation Company of repute and has been in existence for the last 30 years. We are located at the Juhu Aerodrome and have two Hangars covering an area of 10, 000 square feet. An additional area of 5, 000 square feet is available for further construction, development, expansion of services.
We represent a number of International Companies of repute for Sales & Service of Aircraft, Supply of Spares & Maintenance looked after by an experienced team of Engineers and Technicians. Our various facilities are duly approved by our principals, and also by the DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION, India.
Apart from our Engineering Services, we are a Registered Non-Scheduled Airline and own and operate a fleet of executive Aircraft. We offer Charter services on these Aircraft, and on a Turbine powered Helicopters. We also operate the Bell 47 Helicopters for agriculture spraying.
Our team of Pilots are highly qualified with more than 25, 000 Flying hours each and are licensed to operate all types of Aircraft up to a Boeing 747. We also have our own *****. approved spare part's BONDED STORES in Category ``F’’ . Our establishment is approved in Category ``C’’, which permits us to undertake outside customer jobs for aircraft and component over haul. Major overhauls, modifications and refurbishment of aircraft of all sizes are our specialty. Cama Aviation Services has assets by of aircraft, plant & machinery, property, etc. worth approximately USD 10 Million, and is a profit making organization for last 20 years, with an annual average turnover of USD 5 million, we envisage that with the new " open Skies " policy, we foresee an annual growth rate of 25 %. We are in process of setting up an " International All Cargo Airline " operating 12 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to all destinations in the world. In 2004, we propose to introduce more fuel-efficient modern equipment, with higher payload capacities, for our long haul flights. Short-listed are the B-777-200F, Airbus A-300/310/330/340 and B-737-300/400 and heavy turbo-props. We have obtained all necessary permits and approvals from the *****. for CAMA AVIATION SERVICES and for the new Airline. The new Airline is registered in the name and style as "CAMA AVIATION CARGO SYSTEM PVT. LTD.
We here below give you brief details of the Engineering Services offered by us
we are approved to carry out Aircraft Maintenance and Overhauls, under the following Approvals:-
1. AIRCRAFT & ENGINE MAINTENANCE:
Approval for overhaul and Maintenance of Airframe and Engines including structural repairs, (open for Aircraft up to 3000 A.U.W., separate endorsement for Multi Engine Aircraft)
2. PROPELLER OVERHAUL SHOP:
Approved to overhaul all propellers of Aircraft having A.U.W. of 12, 000 Kgs. (separate endorsement for heavier Aircraft). Our is the only FULLY APPROVED propeller overhaul shop in India.
3. ACCESSORIES OVERHAUL SHOP:
Approved to carry out overhaul of components like constant speed units, Governors etc.
4. ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES OVERHAUL SHOP:
5. SHEET METAL & FABRICATION SHOP:
Approved to carry out structural repairs and fabrication of items like Control Surface, Fuselage Repairs, including major repairs and modifications.
6. AVIONICS LABORATORY:
Approved for the maintenance, overhaul and installation of Radio, Communications, Navigation and Identification Equipment like VHF and ***** communication equipment, *****, *****, ILS, Markers and Distance Measurement Equipment including Radar. We also undertake special customized installations like TCAS, GPWS etc.
We have the Agencies of the following and are also Distributors for both Sales and Services of the following International Companies.
1. Bendix Avionics, USA - Manufacturers of Airborne communication & navigation equipment.
2. Sunair Electronics Inc., USA - Manufacturers of Airborne, Marine, Ground & mobile ***** equip.
3. Norton Radomes, USA - Manufacturers of Radomes for aircraft Radar
4. Dorne & Margolin Antennas, USA - Manufacturers of all types of aircraft antennas
5. *****., UK - Manufacturers of multi purpose communication VHF & HF equip.
6. King Radio Corporation, USA - Manufacturers of Airborne communication & navigation equipment.
7. Sun Aviation Inc., Kansas, USA - Major supplier of all aircraft parts and equipment.
8. Tylorcraft Aircraft, USA - Manufacturers of light and trainer aircraft.
9. Kal Nelson Aviation Inc., USA - Suppliers of certified aircraft engines and aircraft accessories.
10. Aerospotiale - Division Socia & Secea, France - Manufacturers of advanced medium / light executive & trainer Aircraft.
11. Summit Marketing Inc., USA - Manufacturers of Airborne Hi-Tech instruments.
12. World Jet Leasing International, UK - Aircraft leasing company, long-term aircraft leases of A/C.
13. World jet Inc., USA - Aircraft leasing company, specializing in all cargo aircraft.
14. Corsair International, USA - Aircraft manufacturers
15. Mac Avionics Corporation USA – Avionics manufacturers and avionics conversion kits.
16. Sigma Tek Instruments, USA - Manufacturers of Digital Hi-Tech aircraft instruments & Gyros.
17. KGS Electronics Inc., USA - Manufacturers of aircraft electrical components.
18. ***** Aviation Inc., USA - Supplier of Aircraft spares and components.
19. Aerospace Support Ltd., UK - Supplier of Aircraft spares and components.
20. Police Avionics Ltd., UK - Manufacturer of communication equipment.
21. Bahar Bherend Chartering Ltd., UK - Aircraft leasing company. Also in shipping and freight forwarding.
22. Allied Signal Avionics Div. USA - Manufacturers of communication & navigation equipment.
23. Telephonics Inc. USA - Manufacturers of Airborne Radar Systems.
24. Honeywell Avionics & Electricals Inc. USA - Manufacturers of Avionics, Flight Systems & Auto Pilots.
25. Aviall Inc. USA - Spare Parts & Hard ware manufacturers.
26. Pratt & Whitney Engines. USA & CANADA - Manufacturers of Piston & Jet Engines.
27. ***** Engines. USA & UK - Manufactures of Piston & Jet Engines.
28. International Air Leases. USA - Aircraft Sales & Leasing.
29. Bedek Aviation. ISRAEL - Boeing & Airbus Heavy maintenance & Repairs.
30. Eagle One Aviation Inc. USA - Boeing & Airbus Heavy maintenance & repairs.
31. Hartzell Propellers. USA - Manufacturer of Aircraft propellers.
32. McCaulley Propellers. USA - Manufacturer of Aircraft Propellers.
33. Hamilton Standard. USA - Manufacturer of Aircraft Propellers & Accessories.
34. Dowty Rotol Inc. UK & USA - Manufacturer of Aircraft Propellers & Accessories.
Apart from the above distributorships we have over 150 other Aircraft/spares/equipment suppliers.
We also have facilities for Pilot Training in the USA, our courses run from ab-initio training up to the ATP levels with full facilities for aircraft type ratings, up to the Boeing B-747-400
As we are distributors for the above companies so also due to the fact that we are *****. Approved spare parts stockiest, we stock large quantities of spares and components manufactured by our above principals. Thus our customers normally can get most of their spare parts off the shelf, as required. At any given time our stock-in-trade is valued at approximately USD 1 Million.
We are fully equipped with all necessary testing and measuring equipment including non-destructing testing like Magnaflux, Zyglo and Eddy Current etc., our avionics lab, electrical shop and other facilities are the best in India, at par with International standards, fully approved by our USA based principals, so also our DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION, New Delhi. We can handle jobs on all types of aircraft up to, a limited scope, the Boeing 747, after obtaining the necessary authorization from the Director of Airworthiness.
Keeping with the tradition and motto of CAMA AVIATION SERVICES, to always expand, both infrastructure and services, we at CAS, decided to establish completely different identity to its aircraft and spares supply division, so also to enable our various clients, spread around India, to have a "One Window Supply Outlet", on a 24 hour basis, we have established our Category "F" stores at the following address:-
CAMA AVIATION SERVICES (SPARES PARTS DIV.)
G-306, PIONEER HERITAGE RESIDENCY II, DAULAT NAGAR, SANTACRUZ (W), MUMBAI - INDIA
CONTACT PERSON CAPT. PHIROZE K. CAMA (CEO)
TEL. NO. (+91-22-)2660 6901 – TEL/ FAX:- (+91-22-)2660 6917 - E-MAIL: ***** ***** Web. *****
NIGHT AOG TEL. NO. (+91-) 98213 65569 FAX:- (+91-22-)2660 6917 Cell 98200 10661
This is a very convenient location, between Bombay domestic and International airports, it is also less than 2 km from the Juhu Aerodrome. Thus we are fully accessible to airlines, general aviation and private aircraft owners.
We intend to initially book orders on AOG basis, and once the input trend is established in rotables and in other spares, we shall identify these items and keep enough stocks for the airlines, the GA operators, flying clubs and private aircraft and helicopter owners. We will ensure that no aircraft is held up for spares from our side.
With our 30 years of experience in running an FBO and an aircraft Charter company, so also a spares & equipment supplier for the last 23 years and holding an approval in Category "F", at our hangars at the Juhu Aerodrome. We have achieved an excellent reputation for the supply of quality spares from our suppliers, in our 23 years experience in the supply of all sorts of spares & equipment, we have had no rejections due to our high standards of Quality Control, and also the quality of spares supplied to our customers from our numerous principals, who are mostly OEM's. Therefore, we have been supplying and offering service after sales for the last 23 years. We shall endeavor to do our best to satisfy our customers with quality products and quality service.
A BRIEF NOTE ON THE FOUNDER & CEO OF CAMA AVIATION SERVICES
CAPT.P HIROZE *****
Capt. Cama has been flying from the last 47 years; all his licenses are still current. Apart from the Indian licenses he also holds the American FAA Pilot license. During these 47 years of his flying experience, he has flown 15 different types of aircraft. During his flying career he has logged thousands of flying hours. Apart from flying, he has an in depth knowledge of Aircraft Engineering and this engineering knowledge covers all areas of engineering of aircraft, like Airframe, engines, hydraulic systems, Avionics, Instruments, Electrical systems, etc. His expertise in propellers, accessories and aircraft engines is well known in the Aviation stream . He is duly appointed as a “Quality Control Manager†of his firm by the DGCA. He is a graduate in Aviation Sciences from UCLA, USA.
During his 47 years of Aviation experience, apart from setting up his own Charter Company, Air Taxi Service, flying schools, has also acted as a consultant in numerous airlines, which have been set up in India, so also abroad. He has also been a consultant in setting up airports and equipping them. Captain P.K. CAMA is one of the only one who have received the President of India’s Medal, for his contribution to Indian Aviation.