Antonov Airlines has appointed Flywell Aviation as its general sales agent (GSA) in India.

New Delhi-headquartered Flywell Aviation has offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and provides services to the defence, aerospace, oil and gas, rail and construction sectors as well as other businesses.

Four senior members of staff with 55 years of logistics industry experience between them will support Antonov’s activities across Flywell’s Indian offices.

Antonov Airlines business development director, Michael Goodisman says India is a very important market for the AN-124-100 and has potential for the AN-225 and AN-22.

He says Flywell have been very active in the Indian air charter market for a number of years and has a good track record.

Goodisman says: “Flywell’s long experience within the Indian market, coupled with our unique offering for the transport of outsized cargo, will ensure highly professional and dynamic services to this important region.”

Flywell Aviation managing director, Anil Bal says: “India represents an important growth market for Antonov Airlines, and we are pleased to be representing them to offer customers a cost-effective and time-efficient method of shipping heavy lift, super heavy lift, and outsized cargo globally.”