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The commercial decisions behind India’s airport infrastructure

Lufthansa Consulting’s Arvind Chandrasekhar examines airport investment and commercial teams, make-or-buy decisions and the geography of MRO, drawing comparisons with European hubs and low-cost long-haul models.

25 May 202557 min

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This week Arvind Chandrasekhar, the Director of Sales India and Head of Network, Fleet Management at Lufthansa Consulting, discusses in detail the world of aviation consulting. We delve deep into the business of airports in India, ranging from the projects undertaken by Lufthansa Consulting to challenges & opportunities for airport infrastructure in the country for the next five years.

We also discuss “Make vs Buy,” airport commercial and marketing teams, the geoeconomics of MROs, lessons from European hubs, Indigo and Low Cost Long Haul and various other topics.

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Arvind Chandrasekhar

Arvind Chandrasekhar joined The Indian AvGeek from Lufthansa Consulting, where his remit included network and fleet management and sales in India. His conversation explores aviation consulting through airport infrastructure and commercial planning. Maintenance economics and lessons from European hubs also feature. The interview connects strategic advice with the practical choices facing airlines and airports.