Doing business in a small town like Mysuru has its challenges. The owner of a mid-tier FMCG firm found it the hard way when he had to postpone a crucial business meeting because he couldn’t reach Bengaluru in time for a flight to Mumbai.

       Mysore airport earlier precluded the landing and taking off of medium and large aircraft. The airport was later expanded but due to lack of demand has limited number of flights. Last month, he, along with a business partner, bought a brand new Learjet 60 — a medium-range business jet. “It is very convenient now to take the flight in ...