BHUTAN’S national carrier Drukair has entered into a partnership with global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn to provide private jet services into the kingdom.
The partnership will enable Chapman Freeborn to operate private jet aircraft and obtain the necessary permits to the Himalayan kingdom, as all flights into Paro International Airport require the guidance of Drukair-certified specialist navigators to negotiate the steep mountains during landings and takeoffs.
Tshering Penjore, general manager of Drukair, said: “The partnership with Chapman Freeborn will enable us to use the wide and global resources and portfolio of aircraft for private charters. Further we expect to build strong and readily available access to improve search and rescue and emergency air operations within Bhutan.”
Shailendra Seth, director of Chapman Freeborn India, added: “Drukair and Chapman Freeborn are both niche organisations and this synergy between the two will enhance opportunities to boost luxury travel to Bhutan.”
