FLY91 Adds Seasoned Aviation Leaders to Support Regional Expansion

Pure play regional airline, FLY91, has announced the appointment of aviation veterans Krishnan Balakrishnan as President & Chief Operating Officer and Jitendra Kushwah as Chief Financial Officer.

Krishnan Balakrishnan – President & COO
- 30+ years of global aviation experience.
- Former Deputy CEO at Jazeera Airways, Kuwait.
- Ex-CFO at GoAir; senior roles at Jet Airways and Transwest Helicopters (Canada).
- Will lead day-to-day operations, drive operational excellence, and manage partnerships with aircraft manufacturers.

Jitendra Kushwah – CFO
- 30+ years in finance, corporate governance, and strategic planning.
- Founding leadership at FSTC (Chief Financial & Operating Officer).
- Senior finance roles at SpiceJet, IndiGo, and The Oberoi Group.
- Will oversee Finance, Administration, and Procurement to support growth strategy.

Airline Expansion
- Network: 12 destinations, 280 weekly flights.
- Key Hubs: Goa (Mopa), Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Kochi.
- Regional Reach: Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Solapur, Hubballi, Agatti (Lakshadweep).
- Mission: “Connecting Bharat” — improving connectivity for underserved regional centers with safe, reliable, efficient services.

Strategic Focus
- Building a world-class regional airline with strong leadership.
- Expanding fleet and strengthening connectivity across southern and western India.
- Reinforcing commitment to regional development and customer value.