FLY91 has announced the appointment of aviation veterans Krishnan Balakrishnan as President & Chief Operating Officer and Jitendra Kushwah as Chief Financial Officer.
The appointments follow FLY91’s measured expansion across southern and western India, with the airline presently operating across 12 destinations in its growing regional network, while reinforcing its commitment to ‘Connecting Bharat’ through safe, reliable and efficient regional air services.
Krishnan Balakrishnan brings more than three decades of experience across the global aviation industry. At FLY91, he will lead the airline’s day-to-day operations, drive operational excellence across the organisation and work closely with aircraft manufacturers and strategic partners to support the airline’s continued expansion.
Jitendra Kushwah joins FLY91 from FSTC, where he was part of the founding leadership team and served as Chief Financial & Operating Officer. With more than three decades of experience in financial management, corporate governance and strategic planning, he will oversee Finance, Administration and Procurement, supporting the airline’s growth strategy and long-term objectives.
Commenting on the appointments, Manoj Chacko, Managing Director & CEO, FLY91, said, “As we prepare for our next phase of growth, I am delighted to welcome Krishnan and Jitendra to our leadership team. Their depth of experience, proven leadership and shared commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we continue building a world-class regional airline that connects underserved communities and creates lasting value for our customers, employees and stakeholders.”