Meet Captain Shivan Bhagvati, a dynamic and driven 24-year-old, one of the youngest pilots in the country, with an unwavering passion for aviation. A trained pilot, he holds both a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and a Private Pilot License (PPL). As the Director, Founder, and Accountable Manager of Bativala Bhagvati Flying Charters, Captain Bhagvati leads a company specializing in aircraft management, charter aviation, and air ambulance services. He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Finance from the prestigious MPSTME, NMIMS University. Additionally, he is a DGCA Certified Remote Pilot Instructor, further adding to his already impressive qualifications. In conversation with Mewati Sitaram
As the private aviation market becomes more competitive, how does Flying Charters differentiate itself to attract and retain clients?
We at Bativala Bhagvati Flying Charters, focus on exceptional customer service and long-term relationships. We offer a range of aviation services, from private travel and medical transport to specialized charter services.
Specializing in short-range charters, we provide efficient travel from Mumbai to destinations like Shirdi, Surat, Pune, and Aamby Valley, covering Maharashtra and nearby areas. With our experience, we deliver fast, cost-effective solutions, while ensuring highly customizable, seamless, and personalized flight experiences for every client.
How has Flying Charters adapted to the evolving demands of private and business travel, especially in the context of recent global events?
We have adapted to the evolving landscape of private aviation by enhancing our on-demand charter services to meet the needs of both corporate and leisure travellers. Our focus is on providing efficient, flexible, and safe air travel, ensuring our clients can travel on their terms, whether for business or leisure.
For business travellers, we offer a time-saving, point-to-point flight experience, eliminating the delays and limitations of commercial aviation. Our short-range charters provide quick access to key destinations in Maharashtra and neighbouring states, helping professionals stay productive. Additionally, we’ve strengthened our medical and air ambulance services, ensuring fast, well-equipped, and sanitized flights for critical care transport. This adaptability and commitment to exceptional service have been key to our continued success.
Flying Charters offers a diverse range of services, from private individual flights to medical transport and pilgrimage journeys. How does the company ensure exceptional service across such varied offerings?
We offer a range of specialized aviation services, including exclusive aerial Sky Tours of Mumbai in collaboration with the Directorate of Tourism, pan-India charter flights for both business and leisure, fully equipped air ambulance services for critical medical transport, and aircraft support for events and commercial shoots.
With over 25 years of aviation expertise from our senior management team, we pride ourselves on being hands-on operators, ensuring the highest standards of safety, customization, and efficiency in every service we provide. Our experience and commitment to excellence make us a leader in the private aviation industry.
Editor in Chief : Mewati SItaram
