About Us

An active pilot since 1971, Tarun Manilal trained in the US on Cessna 150’s, 152’s and 172’s, and holds both US and Indian Airline Transport pilot’s licenses. In his long commercial career, he has flown Cessna Citation jets as an executive pilot and as a Senior Captain on Air India’s Airbus 310 and the Boeing 747-200, 300 and 400.

Captain Manilal served the airline as the General Manager of the Bombay airport, Deputy Director of Operations, and Director of Air Safety.

Captain Manilal retired from full-time executive duty in 2007 in order to take over management of the Aerosystem Companies from his father, founder Lalit Manilal.

Founder: Lalit Manilal

One of the great pioneers in Indian aviation, Lalit Manilal graduated from Royal Chelsea Aeronautical College in London in 1938. He spent much of his early career flying for Indian National Airways, ultimately serving as a trainer for senior pilots.

Manilal was a key influencer in the nationalization of the Indian aviation industry during the early 1950’s, leading efforts to integrate many small airlines into a single, streamlined organization. Post-nationalization, Manilal held multiple senior positions in the Indian Airlines Corporation.

Lalit Manilal retired from aviation administration in 1968 and launched the Aerosystem Companies in 1973. He brought the first Cessna Citation jets ever to fly over India, as well as many other state-of-the-art aircraft that were instrumental in modernizing pilot training.

A founding member of the Aeronautical Society of India, Lalit Manilal brought true passion for flight to every aspect of his long and rich career. His commitment and vision helped shape the aviation industry that we know today.

As a family of pilots with combined experience of over 80 years, we have a special, personal passion for flight. Our mission is to share that with you.