Manoj Chacko Named Business Leader of the Year at Business Goa Awards 2026

Manoj Chacko, Managing Director and CEO of FLY91, has been honoured as Business Leader of the Year at the 14th Business Goa Awards for Corporate Excellence 2026, held in Panaji.

Highlights from the Award
- Recognition: Celebrates leadership, enterprise, and impact within Goa’s business community.
- Presentation: The award was conferred by Harshvardhan Bhatkuly (Founder & CEO of Business Goa), Shekhar Sardessai (CMD, Kineco Group), and designer Ritu Beri.
- Reason for Honour: Acknowledged for building regional connectivity and driving economic growth in Goa through FLY91’s expansion.
- Chacko’s Remarks: He emphasized that the recognition reflects the belief, grit, and ambition of the entire FLY91 team, noting the airline’s mission to connect underserved India and unlock regional growth.

FLY91’s Journey
- Founded: 2024, headquartered in Goa.
- Current Operations: Flies to 12 destinations including Pune, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Jalgaon, Agatti, Hubballi, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Bengaluru, Goa, Kochi, and Hyderabad.
- Future Vision: Plans to connect 50+ cities in the next five years, with a fleet expansion to 30 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

Why It Matters
This award cements FLY91’s identity as a Goan airline at heart, recognized by its local business community for its role in shaping regional aviation. It also highlights Manoj Chacko’s leadership in steering a young airline toward sustainable growth and national relevance.