Kerala’s new start-up airline Air Kerala is slowly inching forward towards commercial launch. The airline management is currently busy with the recruitment of staff as well as top management slots. On this backdrop the airline has announced two major appointments, Captain CS Randhawa as the Vice President of Operations while Captain Ashutosh Vashishth as the Vice President Security.
Interestingly the start-up airline has appointed two industry veterans with years of experience to lead the carrier. Captain Randhawa comes with a huge experience spanning 48 years, Prior to joining Air Kerala he was the President of the Federation of Indian Pilots. He has served various posts in DGCA, Air India, the Indian Air Force (IAF), and commuter airlines. He is an alumnus of Saint Stephen’s College, Delhi, and a qualified A-2 QFI (Qualified Flying Instructor) from the Indian Air Force. His expertise spans flight operations, safety, and airline management, having served as a Joint General Manager at Air India and Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector at DGCA. With extensive flying experience on multiple aircraft types, including the B-777 and A-310, and holding key positions such as President of the Federation of Indian Pilots, Captain Randhawa’s wealth of knowledge will significantly enhance Air Kerala's operational standards and flight safety protocols.
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Thrilled to welcome Captain Randhawa and Captain Vashishth to the Air Kerala family Afi Ahmed, Chairman of Air Kerala said: “Their unmatched experience and dedication to aviation will undoubtedly strengthen our commitment to safety, security, and excellence. At Air Kerala, we believe in assembling a team of the best minds in the industry, and the addition of these professionals is a testament to our vision of setting new standards in aviation.”
"The aviation industry is evolving rapidly, and having leaders like Captain Randhawa and Captain Vashishth onboard is a significant step toward our goal of becoming a world-class airline,” said Ayub Kallada, vice chairman, Air Kerala. “Their expertise aligns perfectly with our mission to provide safe, secure, and exceptional services to our passengers. We are confident that their contributions will help us soar to new heights,” Kallada added.
The management team at Air Kerala is confident that under the leadership of chief executive Harish Kutty and with the induction of Captain Radhawa and Captain Vashishth, Air Kerala is set to achieve new heights in aviation safety, security, and operational excellence. Captain Randhawa and Captain Vashishth will play pivotal roles in strengthening the airline’s commitment to providing a world-class aviation experience for our passengers while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.
Published: 02 Oct 2024, 02:14 pm IST
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