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experience in the northern areas with routine landings. The bases are
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OBJECTIVES
jobless after they leave the army. As the area of expertise of the
became nearly impossible for them to find jobs after they had
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to use its helicopters and aircrafts for transportation of
tourists.
• Helicopter Safaris
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transportation. Askari Aviation provides Helicopter Safaris
o Fly
whole way.
• Rescue Services
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areas, they know the place and have had adequate training
rescue operation.
There are some rescue conditions that have to be met. Firstly, the
Askari Aviation to clear the dues within 7 days. This is regard to the
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presence of foreign teams in Pakistan if they want to avail Askari
the teams covered for the rescue services with their areas of operation
In addition to that, the teams must clear their bills before leaving
Pakistan and return the security kits back to the Askari aviation. In
addition to this there are certain constraints that if the rescue heights
are above 4000m, and then they are mandatory to carry helicopters in
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Askari Charter Services
emergency, it would take less time to locate the place for the security
operations.
base but there is a potential for Askari Aviation to cash on the niche in
the market with this regard and to expand its services to major
TARGET MARKET
Since the cost of maintaining and flying helicopters is very high, the
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pay a lot of extra charges for availing this luxury transport. These
customers. This clearly indicates that the organization can only cater to
a niche market.
Even if a demand of it did exist, the company prices are so high that
services. The company is well aware of this fact, so they target only a
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foreign market or Pakistani nationals who live abroad as only
• Time Effectiveness
provide with minimal time wastage for a tourist who has to reach
mountaineering expedition is to be
luggage and the need for porters and guides to lead the
and belongings).
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Road transportation ends up being more expensive than
transport as it is not only reliable but also greatly reduces their time
and physical effort wastage. The benefits provided by the service are
of time wastage and tourists who are normally short on time, prefer to
effectiveness.
organization get repeat customers who are always willing to avail this
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POSITIONING
LIFE CYCLE
The service offer is at the growth stage because the demand for the
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BASIS OF PRICING
The pricing has been done keeping in view the very high costs of flying
PRICING STRATEGY
Ops)
Mi-17 Two 22 3,000 5,000 M 3,036.00 3,174.00
Puma Two 18 1,500 4,000 M 3,036.00 -
Bell-412 Two 10 - 3,000 M 2,139.00 -
Ecureuil One 3 1,500 6,000 M 1,697.00 -
Alt-III One 4 - 4,500 M 1,697.00 -
Lama One 3 - 5,500 M 1,697.00 1,835.00
UH1H/AB- One 8 - 1,500 M 1,697.00 -
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Jet One 3 - 2,500 M 1,697.00 -
Ranger
Schweizer One 1 - 1,000 M 511 -
JPC Two 6 - Runway 2,498.00 -
G.E 421 Two 4 - Runway 1,160.00 -
Y-12 Two 14 1,000 Runway 1,794.00 -
MFI-17 One 1 - Runway 345 -
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The above mentioned prices have been set in accordance with the
the pricing is unsuitable for local or national customer; but with regards
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DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
which means that the prospective customer can only avail their
only.
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Secondly is the availability of spare parts and necessary equipment
supply chain for Askari aviation. And last but not the least is the
Aviators themselves. Since no plane can fly without a pilot, and the
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PROMOTIONAL BUDGET
Aviation as they feel that since they target foreign customers they do
promotions. But the group has devised certain strategies that will help
OBJECT OF PROMOTION
Aviation.
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TOOLS OF PROMOTION
• Word-of-Mouth
• Behaviour of Employees
• Web Advertising
reservations.
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BLUEPRINT
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FLOWCHART
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SERVICESCAPE
Aircraft Exterior
Aircraft Interior
Quality)
between the twin cities. So, the location is conveniently accessible for
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tourists landing at the Islamabad Airport. The appearance of the
board at the entrance indicating that this place is their Office. The
the front where assistance can be easily obtained. There are pictures
and boards showing the quality of service and instructions for the
Base Layout
Aircraft Exterior
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to plane but it gives the customer a fair judgement of the level of
quality of the airplanes. The aircrafts are in fine condition and models
Aircraft Interior
The interior is not plush as airplanes are but is made to suit the rough
and tough. The seats are comfortable with exceptional air quality
Meals
Uniform
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Website
explicitly displayed.
SERVICE GAP
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Existing firms have not provided as high level of service as
would like the firm to reduce its current prices as per the
respective demographics.
helicopter safaris and secondly due to its high fare rates that tend to
We found that company driven service gaps are more affecting the
avail such service facilities but the potential bottle neck arises on the
very first step of service i.e. service charges. Keeping in mind the
avail such facility for leisure and adventure. Second bottle neck that we
found and tends to create a service gap in itself is the lack of Askari
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This will help to promote a softer image of Pakistan and will help
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
customized
packages can be
no flexibility in
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production as a customer has to visit their office and base to
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TimeChart
Places Y-12 Lama Alt-III J/R & Mi- UH-IH GE JPC
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Abbottabad - 0:30 0:30 0:28 0:34 - -
Manga
D.G. Khan 2:20 3:10 3:10 1:32 3:10 1:06 0:42
Faisalabad 1:00 1:25 1:25 1:20 1:30 0:55 0:35
d
Miawali 0:45 1:00 1:00 0:56 1:05 0:40 0:26
Multan 1:30 2:30 2:30 2:10 2:30 1:32 1:00
Okara 1:15 1:45 1:45 1:42 1:58 1:12 0:48
Pasrur - 1:15 1:15 1:10 1:20 - -
Peshawar 0:45 1:00 1:00 0:58 1:05 0:37 0:25
Parachinar 1:15 1:40 1:40 1:35 1:50 1:08 0:45
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All these service deliveries are made with respect to the above
SERVICE RECOVERY
Research has shown that customers who have had a service failure
resolved quickly and properly are more loyal to a company than are
Loyalty Program.
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http://www.greatbrook.com/service_recovery.htm
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One way to think about service recovery is that it is a positive
mouth about your company and minimizes the bad spin that lack of
SERVICE DESIGN
Askari Aviation through the internet, then direct interactions with the
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employees at the Marketing Office and Bases and on Aircrafts.
• Performance of Employees
• Weather Conditions
The weather can affect the helicopter’s movement and thus the
• Intangibility
RECRUITMENT POLICY
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Since Askari aviation is managed and operated by retired
aviators from Pakistan Army Aviation who have served all along the
number i.e. 700 people approximately. The reason being the fact
that in case of the pilots, they mostly take people from Army Aviation
and segment further to those who have either spent most of their time
helicopters and planes that they owe for their services. Apart from that
they, also take people from commercial flying clubs but their selection
criteria are fixed i.e. they require a completion of specific no. of hours
and then they take test flight for certain hours and after strong and
the nature of service that they provide, rescue and recreational, they
HIERARCHY OF MANAGEMENT
In case of their lower level management, that includes the ground staff
handling people, the technicians required for the planes, data analyst,
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the standard, they are given quarterly and annually training
managers. For the people who work in control room, they are given
in the case of some emergency. Apart from that, the total working
from this, they also get 5% share from the total profit that they
generate from their services before giving the amount to the ministry
AGES OF EMPLOYEES
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With regard to the ages of employees, the top level management
is average aged between 45-60 years of age (the figure can vary owing
management, they don’t have any fixed criteria as far as the ages are
concerned, its just that the people they take have to be competent
Age level varies with respect to the different in the tasks that they owe.
CAREER PROGRESSION
army personals. These personals are already trained and most of them
training and skill development programs. Major one is the FOO and FCO
tests for licensing of an Aviator and ATC for air traffic controller exams.
Such career progression not only helps to motivate employees but also
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EMPLOYEE RETENTION
AWT are employed on both contracts and permanent basis. The rules
and regulations governing the employee job concern are held by AWC
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organization.
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S.W.O.T.
STRENGTHS
Monopoly Power
monopoly.
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Financial Backing
Another factor that is strength for them is the fact that they are being
know that at the end of the day all they will be reimbursed for all their
expenses. The helicopters being used for the service also belong to the
army so their maintenance and running costs are a burden for the
No Training Costs
Askari Aviation enjoys the fact that they do not have to spend any
WEAKNESSES
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High Fare
The fact that Askari Aviation is forced to charge extremely high prices
target market to only a few individuals in the country. This limits them
to target their services to only a niche segment in the country who can
afford to pay the high prices they charge. The niche that they do target
they know that the niche they target can be easily catered through
these means and till now a need has not arisen for them to indulge in
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As the organization does not promote itself on a large scale, not
they charge are too high for most of the people to pay, it is believed
so.
Besides that the high maintenance and flying costs of the helicopter
are, although not being paid by the organization, are still a weakness
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OPPORTUNITIES
Increasing Expeditions
locations within the country which are still unexplored and might
Aviation is focusing primarily on Hiking and Safari trips and due to the
In return their services will help to bring more tourists for PTDC and
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Besides that this service could be hired by large multi national
condition, the organization can use these factors to its advantage and
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THREATS
New Competitors
competitive firm emerging in the near future are minor, this possibility
might have to face competition from another firm in the near future
Loss of Customers
from its competitive firms in Nepal. Although the firm does not face
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from similar services being provided by Nepalese aviation. We
were told by Mr. Ilyas that Pakistan has 4 high peaks whereas Nepal
has 10, which mostly attract the tourists to these countries. If Nepal is
able to improve its services and provide better services and travel
Besides this the political situation within the country is very fragile and
there is a lot of unrest which is prevalent. This could also deter the
tourists from visiting Pakistan as they are concerned about their safety.
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P.E.S.T.
are not within its control. These include political social, economic and
during the last decade, this analysis is especially important for Askari
Aviation.
PEST ANALYSIS
Political Social
1. Increased Competition 1. Greater Customer
(Deregulation of aviation Awareness
industry) 2. Increased Entertainment
2. Political Stability spending.
3. Increased Investment 3. Technology averse
opportunity Customers
Economical Technological
1. Improved Purchasing Flight Control System
Power Fuel efficient helicopters
2. Demand Value-for-Money and planes
3. Soaring Oil Prices Promotion through Internet
4. Reduced Ticket Prices and digital media.
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POLITICAL FACTORS
reasons, including:
technology. The over all industry will grow resulting in more luxurious
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Authority (CAA) played a major role in discouraging new
unless they own their aircrafts. This means that new firms will need
ECONOMIC FACTORS
Currently Aviation industry has one local player i.e. Askari Avaiation.
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the short term was otherwise. The economy began to boom
Asia rose.
dictating policies and prices which are set after consideration by the
SOCIAL FACTORS
available options and want to get best value for their money. They
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spend considerable time and money on entertainment hence
increasing the need flexible rates for its helicopter based safaris.
TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS
system as well as newer and better planes which are more fuel
such as its newly leased helicopters and planes which have helped it
MARKET NEED
There is a market need for the services offered by Askari Aviation since
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means of transport due to the two main reasons: time and route
services say in the case of land slide that takes place or any other
casualty.
COMPETITION
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activity. Even if a helicopter is not in the air and not being
utilized for any activity, it still costs money and is being depreciated.
This implies that the assets upon which the company depends are so
and aircrafts. This shows that a similar service will require a huge
edge in this case as their employees are already trained in flying and
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STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH AND EXPANSION
serves as a basic handy tool to set a firm thinking about the direction it
Market Penetration
In this strategy, it would mean that the firm aims to sell more of its
existing products in the markets that they are already in. This would
also trying to increase its market share. Generally, this may seem less
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same markets and products, however there may be limitations
Market Development
Product Development
cannot rely on a single product range. For instance, Askari Aviation can
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development authority to formulate newer and better projects
needs/tastes and etc. One would need some good grasp of market
knowledge and skills to come with new product introductions that suits
consumer’s needs.
Diversification
Often seen as a high risk strategy, diversification is where the firm sells
the firm has identified, or feel the need to tap and rely on new sources
diversification.
services like opening of hotel and initiation of bus services for tourism
related areas. This way, with some knowledge and skill in a particular
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area (tourism and hotel services), a firm is going into a new
ventures into a new business area to serve new markets with its new
scenario, it would mean that the firm is entering into an industry that it
INCREASE PROMOTIONS
its services and collaborate with Pakistan Tourism Board to broaden its
there won’t be any monopoly left for Askari Aviation. Since the
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marketing activities. There is no need for mass advertising
because Askari Aviation does not target the masses. According to the
Web Advertising
site of PTDC so that the customers are aware that such a service
exists.
Brochures
Festivals
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Maintaining Records of Customers
In this way Askari Aviation can contact their at the start of the
season for helicopter safaris and can send them any latest
is less: they have to give a superior service the first time. Job Rotation
FORECAST MARKET
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Forecasting involves methods that derive from judgmental sources and
them are shown in the flowchart in Figure. Going down the flowchart,
accuracy.
surveys are widely used when sales data are not available, such as for
with others and especially when the situation involves conflict. The key
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When an expert is asked to predict the behavior of a market,
Askari Aviation believes that since they do not have any current
implemented by them.
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Pakistan. Thus, the company has to realize that this is serious
REFERENCES
PRIMARY SOURCE
Interview with Col(r) Ilyaas Mohammad
(Sr. Manager Askari Aviation)
SECONDARY SOURCES
Books
Marketing a Service for Profit: a Practical Guide to Key Service
Marketing Concepts - Page 117
by Greg Clarke
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Guerrilla Marketing Excellence: The 50 Golden Rules for Small-
Business Success - Page 114
by Jay Conrad Levinson
Websites
www.askariavaition.com
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positioning_(marketing)
www.morningstarmultimedia.com/html/blog.asp
www.itsolutions.forbes.com/.../Financial%20Service%20Marketing
%20Position
www.megapublic.com/branding/positioning.html
www.ephiz.com/services_Blueprints.php
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=services+marketing
%2Bservice+design
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