When Will Kochi-Based Alhind Air Start Its Operations In India? CEO Hints At Possible Launch Period

We come bearing great news! Have you heard the exciting news of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation granting an Air Operator Certificate to Alhind Group to launch Alhind Air? With the statutory body’s approval, the travel services operator began taking significant steps to launch the new airline and commence its services connecting different places in India. To know more about the upcoming operations, continue reading.

Alhind Air Will Commence Its Services In 2025

According to a report by CNBC TV18, AlHind Group is getting ready to introduce the new airline to the aviation sector and initiate its operations by June 2025. Alhind Air will kickstart operations once the authorities appoint senior executives and a great team. The Kochi-based travel services group decided to launch the services with two ATR aircraft.

Alhind Group is investing a significant amount in this new airline joining the Indian aviation sector next year. For the initial phase, the airline has received an investment between ₹200 crore and ₹500 crore from the group. To expand its services and carry more passengers, it expects to operate a fleet of seven ATRs. The plan is to curate this fleet within a year after starting its operations in mid-2025. With the expected launch next year, AlHind Air will begin by connecting places nationwide and boosting air connectivity.

The airline started appointing onboarding key members, professionals, pilots, and cabin crew members for the smoothest operations. As of now, Alexander Nwuba joined the team as the Chief Financial Advisor. The airline’s Chief Security Officer is A Jayakumar. Mohammed Abid Hussain is the Director of Engineering & Maintenance and Siddhartha Sarkar becomes the General Manager for Human Resources. Reena Abdul Rahiman has been appointed Alhind Air’s Chief Operating Officer & Airline Accountable Manager.

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Major Plans For The Future

Alhind Air is ambitious about its future and has a set of plans to mark new beginnings and operate efficiently. While it will begin services on domestic routes, it will expand abroad as well. The airline aims to have a fleet of over 20 flights for domestic and international connectivity.

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Are you excited to fly with this new airline?

Cover Image Courtesy: Website/ Alhind Air