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What it takes to build a regional airline

Manoj Chacko on FLY91, fleet choices and the work of connecting smaller cities.

3 Nov 202437 min

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Episode #14 features the Founder CEO of FLY91, Manoj Chacko, talking about how his time at Kingfisher Airlines led to the initial thought for the regional airline, his business plan, their conversations with bigger airlines, their fleet choice, how they built their network, the role of technology in their operations, if the American regional airline model can work in India, Pilots, myths around ATRs and building the brand.

Manoj Chacko - @FLY91_IN

Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra

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Manoj Chacko

Manoj Chacko is the founder of FLY91. In conversation with Vishal Mehra, he traces the airline's origins to lessons from his time at Kingfisher Airlines. He discusses fleet choice, regional networks, partnerships and the role of technology. The interview examines what it takes to turn the promise of regional connectivity into an operating airline.