The Q&A below is an attempt to give a brief glimpse into the life of Arun Kashyap, the reasons behind the major switch from MRO to charters and his reasons for diving into the interesting world of business aviation. Speaking to Swaati Ketkar for SP’s Aviation in an exclusive interview, Arun Kashyap tells us about his plans for the new venture, his thoughts on fractional ownership and the post-pandemic luxury and business aviation segment in India. Read on…
Swaati Ketkar (Swaati): First of all, congratulations on the launch of a new charter company, Sirius India Airlines. What attracted you to the charter segment of aviation?
Arun Kashyap (Arun): Thanks for your wishes! The charter segment of aviation offers unique opportunities for personalised, flexible travel experiences. And most importantly the sector is under-served; and which was a key factor in our decision to launch Sirius India Airlines in this segment.
Swaati: The switch from MRO to Charter came as a surprise to many. Can you tell our readers your thoughts behind this switch?
Arun: While I may not have a lot of specifics to share right now, it’s crucial to understand that we have not stopped our MRO business. In reality, our MRO services complement and bolster our Charter business.
Swaati: Which are the routes you are planning to explore initially i.e – at the launch phase of operations?
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Issue 4, 2024 من SP’s Aviation.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Issue 4, 2024 من SP’s Aviation.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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