FLY91 Strengthens Leadership Team; Appoints Martin Aeberli as Chief of Staff, Elevates Capt. Prateek Agarwal as VP – Operations

India’s pure-play regional airline FLY91 has strengthened its leadership team with two senior appointments as it continues to expand its regional network. The airline has appointed Martin Aeberli as Chief of Staff and elevated Captain Prateek Agarwal to Vice President – Operations, reinforcing both strategic execution and operational leadership as the airline scales its footprint.

Martin Aeberli appointed Chief of Staff.
- Brings 30+ years of global aviation experience.
- Previously held senior roles at Caribbean Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Swiss International Air Lines, and Swissair.
- Will work closely with the CEO to align cross-functional priorities, drive execution, and lead strategic projects.

Capt. Prateek Agarwal elevated to Vice President – Operations.
- Founding team member of FLY91, previously Director of Training.
- A trained pilot with 15 years of aviation experience and an ATR Examiner.
- Will oversee Operations and Training, ensuring safety, compliance, and pilot training excellence.

Strategic Context
- CEO Manoj Chacko emphasized that these appointments reflect FLY91’s focus on measured expansion while strengthening leadership capability.
- Aeberli’s appointment highlights FLY91’s ability to attract global aviation talent, while Agarwal’s elevation showcases internal leadership development.

Network Expansion
- Since launching in March 2024, FLY91 serves nine destinations: Mopa (Goa), Sindhudurg, Solapur, Jalgaon, Kochi, Agatti, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
- Plans to expand to Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Hubballi, Nanded, Indore, and Dabolim (South Goa).
- Long-term vision: connect 50 cities in 5 years with a fleet of 30 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

This move signals FLY91’s intent to balance global expertise with homegrown leadership, ensuring both strategic growth and operational reliability.