Dove Airlines, a private jet charter operator headquartered in Kolkata, ceased operations and entered voluntary liquidation as of January 5. The company, established in 2006, was authorized to operate non-scheduled flights and managed a fleet that included a 2005-built Citation Jet 2, registered VT-DOV.
The aircraft, msn 525A-0222, was operated between 2007 and 2019 and has since become part of the fleet of Pinnacle Air, based in Delhi, since 2022. Stakeholders and creditors are advised to submit their claims by February 4, 2026.
Company Background and Operations
Dove Airlines was primarily engaged in providing business and private charter services from its base in Kolkata. The company faced financial challenges leading to its voluntary liquidation, and it was reported that the Citation Jet 2 is now under new ownership.
Official sources indicate that the company's last known operations ceased in 2019, and its assets, including the Citation Jet 2, have been transferred to other operators.
Implications and Future Outlook
The liquidation of Dove Airlines marks a significant shift in the regional private aviation sector in Kolkata. The sale of the aircraft and the closure of operations suggest a restructuring in the market and potential opportunities for new entrants in private and business aviation services.
Full story and claims procedures are available through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, with the involved parties urged to adhere to the prescribed timelines.
