It's not just a dream fulfilled. A small businessman enhances his productivity and a middle class man decides to change his track from the Rajdhani. Both get the joy of flying high, and yes, they save the most valuable resource - the time. Enter the new runways of Indian aviation sector! Captain G. R. Gopinath, Managing Director of Air Deccan, has made all the difference. He has made flying easier for the common people by introducing a revolutionized concept of low cost air travel. In fact, the trail blazer in budget airlines takes pride in calling the group "the Udipi restaurant of the airline industry".

What used to be a luxury for the masses has become a necessity today. Air travel in India is becoming affordable for the poor thanks to the pro-poor schemes pioneered by the Air Deccan. Gopinath is the Captain of the Air Deccan and has been charting its course with his acumen. Formed in 1995, Deccan Aviation Private Limited has carved a niche for itself in the Indian aviation scene with its reputation for providing speedy and reliable heli-services for company charters, tourism, medical evacuation, off-shore logistics and a host of other services.

A graduate of the National Defence Academy, Gopinath also served in the Indian Army. A recipient of the prestigious Rolex Award for ecological site farming and the Wipro PRSI Award, he is the driving force behind the organization. In order to realise the dream of tapping the vast potential that India offers for low cost air travel, he has launched the Air Deccan and has also eliminated standard airline frills like on-board catering, business lounges, upper class seats and other promotional services. An e-savvy, Gopinath has simplified the process of ticketing keeping in mind the needs of the common men.

Air Deccan aims to provide an easy gateway to ticketing procedures. It is the first airline in the country to provide e-ticketing facility to the customers. No wonder, an Air Deccan ticket on any route is just a phone call away, or in other words, just a click of the mouse away. With a view to provide better connectivity, he intends to connect smaller towns with the metros. The champion does not mind the foray of new players into the same segment of budget airlines in Indian skylines. After all, he publicly claims that no rival can ground his venture as opportunities are galore and virtually unlimited. After all, the Captain knows the sky is the only limit.