Air Headquarters Communication Squadron
| Air Headquarters Communication Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 November 1947–present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Role | VVIP transport Special Air Missions Airlift |
| Garrison/HQ | Air Force Station Palam, New Delhi |
| Nickname(s) | "Pegasus" |
| Motto(s) | Seva Aur Suraksha (Service and Security) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Group Captain Saurav Shiv |
| Notable commanders | First: Squadron Leader Melville Duarte (01 Nov 1947 – 22 Sep 1948) |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | 2 Boeing 777-300ER 3 Boeing 737 BBJ 4 Embraer 145 4 Embraer 135BJ 5 Mi-17 V-5 helicopters |
The Air Headquarters Communication Squadron (Pegasus) (AHQCS) of the Indian Air Force is based at Air Force Station Palam, New Delhi. It is a transport squadron which maintains a fleet of aircraft with the primary aim of providing air transport to the President, Vice President and Prime Minister of India, within and outside the country, and to visiting foreign heads of State, categorized as VVIPs.
Owing to its unique and often behind-the-scenes role ferrying senior officers and dignitaries, the unit earned the affectionate nickname “The Flying Wheelchair” within the service.