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- Global Vectra Helicorp Limited (GLOBALVECT.BO) is India's largest private helicopter company, providing charter services for offshore and onshore transportation primarily servicing the oil and gas exploration and production sector; its core offerings encompass offshore support to the oil and gas industry from bases in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, and Rajahmundry, onshore operations across the Indian subcontinent including VIP flying for state governments, election support, heli-pilgrimage, geophysical surveys, corporate charters, tourism, power-line cleaning, and emergency services under the Birdie brand; the company also delivers aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services with a fleet of approximately 30 helicopters comprising Bell 412EP (17 in service plus 1 on order), AS350B3 (3), AS350B3E (3), AW139 (4), and AW169 (3 in service plus 2 on order). Founded in 1997 as Azal and acquired by UK-based Vectra Group promoter Ravi Rishi in 2004, the company went public in 2006 and maintains its registered office in New Delhi with operational headquarters at Juhu Aerodrome in Mumbai and additional bases in Bangalore and Greater Noida. Geographically focused on India with coverage of the entire subcontinent, Global Vectra holds ISO 9001-2015, 14001-2015, and OHSAS 18001-2007 certifications for flight operations, engineering, safety, quality control, and commercial systems. Recent developments include the appointment of Vinay Goyal as an additional independent director effective April 14, 2025 for a five-year term pending shareholder approval, a change in registrar and share transfer agent from Link Intime India Private Limited to MUFG Intime India Private Limited effective December 31, 2024, and the release of unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024 alongside the annual report for FY2024-25 with the AGM held on September 29, 2025.