~Daily charter flights to commence between Jamshedpur and Kolkata~

Tata Steel today announced the signing of an agreement with Deccan Charters Ltd to start 3 daily charter flights between Jamshedpur and Kolkata.Deccan Charter’s Ltd is India’s leading General Aviation Services Company offering Aircraft Maintenance, Charter Services and Management.

Deccan’s service will be launched on 16th August, 2010, with daily non scheduled flight service, using a 19-seater turbo prop aircraft, between Kolkata and Jamshedpur.

This service will put Jamshedpur back on the national air network, by connecting it directly to Kolkata. The Tata Group will be immensely benefitted by Deccan’s charter service by providing improved connectivity to Jamshedpur and will also result in the city embarking on a renewed phase of growth.

Speaking on the subject, Mr H M Nerurkar, Managing Director, Tata Steel, said, “Tata Steel is happy to facilitate resumption of air connectivity between Jamshedpur and Kolkata through M/s Deccan Charter. We hope that this service provides our city the necessary economic impetus and helps in linking our citizens with the rest of the country in more effective manner.

Capt. G.R.Gopinath, Chairman of Deccan Charters Ltd, said, “This is another first from Deccan. Over the years Deccan has made break through innovations that have redefined paradigms of the Aviation Industry in India. These innovations have been fueled by the vision of making aspirations of the common man a reality and fostering all inclusive growth of the country.”

About TATA Steel
Established in 1907 as Asia's first integrated private sector steel company, Tata Steel Group is among the top ten global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of over 28 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). It is now the world's second-most geographically-diversified steel producer, with operations in 26 countries and a commercial presence in over 50 countries. The Tata Steel Group, with a turnover of US$ 29 billion in FY '09, has over 80,000 employees across five continents and is a Fortune 500 company. The Group’s vision is to be the world’s steel industry benchmark in “Value Creation” and “Corporate Citizenship” through the excellence of its people, its innovative approach and overall conduct. Underpinning this vision is a performance culture committed to aspiration targets, safety and social responsibility, continuous improvement, openness and transparency. In 2008, Tata Steel India became the first integrated steel plant in the world, outside Japan, to be awarded the Deming Application Prize 2008 for excellence in Total Quality Management.

About Deccan Charters Limited
Deccan Charters Limited, formerly known as Deccan Aviation Limited, is one of India’s largest General Aviation Services Company offering an array of services ranging from corporate charters for industry captains, to emergency medical services, offshore charters, heli-tourism and aircraft management, aircraft operations and engineering services. Deccan today operates a fleet of 15 aircraft (12 helicopters and 3 aero planes) from over 10 operational and engineering bases giving it the largest geographical footprint among aviation companies in the country. Deccan’s technical and aircraft support services are being utilized by India’s leading companies and aircraft owners. As of this date Deccan maintains over 50 aircraft, from helicopters to turboprop and business jets.

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