Belson Coutinho Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Akasa Air To Lead Key Operational Functions Amid Rise of Competition Among Low-Cost Carriers
Belson Coutinho has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Akasa Air to lead key operational functions amid rising competition among low-cost carriers.
Mumbai, January 7: Low-cost carrier Akasa Air on Tuesday said it has appointed Belson Coutinho as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Coutinho will lead Akasa Air슬롯사이트™s crucial operational functions, responsible for inflight services, airport services, maintenance and engineering, flight operations and operational excellence, among others. In November, the airline carried 674,000 domestic passengers, capturing a market share of 4.7 per cent, as India슬롯사이트™s domestic aviation sector last year surpassed its 2023 traffic levels.
슬롯사이트œBelson's multifaceted role over the years had him successfully collaborate with cross-functional teams across airline operations, developing a good understanding of the functioning of operational departments,슬롯사이트� said Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air. 슬롯사이트œWe are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to enhance our operational efficiency, deliver on our values of service excellence, and make significant strides toward achieving our vision of becoming a world-class airline,슬롯사이트� he added. Coutinho has been part of Akasa Air슬롯사이트™s executive committee since the airline슬롯사이트™s inception in 2022.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Satya Nadella Praises PM Narendra Modi슬롯사이트™s Leadership, Highlights Microsoft슬롯사이트™s AI-1st Vision for India.
Since its inception, Akasa Air has served over 14 million passengers and connects 22 domestic and five international cities. The carrier launched its first commercial flight on August 7, 2022 to support the growing demand across India and commenced international operations on March 28 2024, offering non-stop flights from Mumbai to Doha. Internationally, Akasa Air operates flights to Doha, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Kuwait.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Jefferies Downgrades Zomato Shares To 슬롯사이트˜Hold슬롯사이트�, Cites Increasing Competition As Threat to Online Food Delivery Platform슬롯사이트™s Profitability.
The low-cost carrier has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. It currently operates 26 737 MAX aircraft. Akasa Air faces challenges and profitability remains a key priority for the airline, as competition among the low-cost carriers increases. India슬롯사이트™s commercial airlines flew 1.42 crore passengers on domestic routes in November this year, which represents a robust 12 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to data by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
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