Aashna Airways & Tourism: From Design to Flight, Complete Aviation Consulting Solutions

The Indian aviation sector has grown and evolved multifold over the past years, reshaping across aspects, guided by strategic aviation consulting solutions. Airline consulting at the regional and international levels is the backbone of the rising aviation industry. Yet, it remains largely handled by a handful of large-scale players that bring unmatched expertise to the sector. With the revamping shape of India’s aviation sector, new, world-class airports developing, and the government’s push to advance the ecosystem further, the industry is set to grow leaps and bounds. An influx of international players is further strengthening the ecosystem, pushing innovation and growth at various levels.

Developing An Aviation Ecosystem

Over the years of operations, team Aashna Airways has established close ties in the industry, nurturing numerous airlines like Zoom, MDLR, Jagson Airlines, Bishwo Air, Aero Nomad Airlines and consulted for the upcoming regional like Shankh Airlines. Refining its edge with every project, the firm has not only established authority in the segment, but also deepened ties with governmental and regulatory bodies like the BCGA. In close collaborations with these organizations, the consulting firm plays an essential role in developing aviation policies.

Addressing gaps through strategic policy frameworks, Aashna aspires to develop an ecosystem that benefits the aviation sector in every possible way. Along with this, the firm also excels in creating training programs. Its current focus is developing training centers and simulator centers where all aviation professionals can be expertly trained. The strategically located simulator centers are envisioned to impart complete training under Aashna Airways &Tourism’s consulting umbrella. Simultaneously, the firm is exploring opportunities to expand into smaller airports, extending its consulting solutions to them in order to enhance their strength and capabilities.

“At Aashna, we are driven to bridge the glaring holes in the existing aviation sector which demonstrates immense potential for growth. With our expertise spanning the development of private aircraft management, scheduled and non-scheduled passenger airlines, start-up airlines, charter operations, and cargo or freight operations; we strive to ground-breaking strategic consulting services”, shares Koustav M.Dhar, Managing Director, Aashna Airways & Tourism.

Committed to providing end-to-end solutions, the firm has achieved expertise across consulting verticals, including business planning, AOC support and manuals, security clearances, and aircraft identification. The firm also specializes in aircraft evaluation, leading assistance, leasing, financial planning, operational management and planning, route analysts, and business planning and startup setup. Having served clients across geographies, Aashna has built immense trust and an unparalleled leadership in the industry.

Complete Solutions Under One Roof

Aashna Airways & Tourism’s consulting services are de­signed to cater to the unique needs of airports, airlines, char­ter companies, and other aviation companies, encompassing private operators. The startup expert firm has proven its met­tle within India and overseas, recording the highest number of successful airlines within India and across Southeast Asia, North Africa, and East Africa.

“We’ve spent years developing partnerships with our suppliers around the world for aircrafts as well as flight deck, cabin and maintenance crew. Aashna Air & Tourism Pvt.Ltd is relied upon by carriers to maximise fleet efficiency – through the effective use of wet leasing. Our intimate knowledge of the market, peerless supply network and our experience makes us uniquely qualified to respond to operational changes and challenges”, adds Koustav M. Dhar.

Spreading its footprint with the setup of airlines in Gabon, Libya, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and other countries, the firm has led the setup of successful airlines like Zoom Air, MDLR Airlines and helped Aero Nomad. The Airlines set up in Central Asia 2021, in the middle of COVID has rapidly grown operations, owing to Aashna’s comprehensive consulting solutions. Team Aashna’s expertise in fixed base operations and private aircraft management which covers end-to-end asset management amplifies the firm’s appeal for private owners. Under this service, the firm handles daily management solutions centered around safety.

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Addressing gaps through strategic policy frameworks, Aashna aspires to develop an ecosystem that benefits the aviation sector in every possible way

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Through this solution, the firm also commer­cializes private jets at times when owners are not using them. The first business to forge such a partnership with Nepal, Bangladesh and now Brunei, Aashna Airways & Tourism is accelerating the aviation sector’s fluidity with its forward-thinking approach. The company has expanded its reach all the way to New Zealand. It has developed deep ties across Central Asia, which enables the firm to provide cross-country solutions, unlike any other aviation consultant in India.

“We can proudly say we are an AOC startup expert who has helped airlines to start up from scratch, in a short span of 180 to 200 days. And that has been our strength, and we continue to expand all across, wherever we are, where our client base are. Behind this success is also our talented team that employs a client-focused approach to identify opportunity and enhance overall performance”, further adds Koustav M. Dhar.

Future Roadmap

Aashna Airways & Tourism was founded by an industry professional bridging experience from a successful stint with Air Sahara. Based in Singapore at the time, he gained exposure across the globe, and understood the need for improved frameworks and ecosystem within the Indian aviation market. The idea was establishing a consulting firm that handholds new players from idea to execution, a necessity that was lacking in the existing system.

Where large players supported big budget airlines, startup airlines had zero support. This is where Aashna chose to establish its niche as the regional airline game in Indian aviation started picking pace. Taking a plunge, Koustav M.Dhar and his wife Ananya Dhar started the firm, along with a Team of 5-6 Aviation Professionals (who are still part of same team) becoming India’s first consulting firm of the sort. Securing MDLR airlines, the firm successfully became a partner to enable an airline to become India's first regional schedule permit holder.

From that initial milestone to launching several more leading airlines in the country and spreading its wings globally, Aashna Airways & Tourism has come a long way. Over the years, the company has established its reliability and success in transforming visions into well-executed businesses elevating Indian aviation, one flight at a time.

The company has also done groundbreaking work in drone training and ATO’s. Now, the firm’s focus is increasingly inclining towards training. The firm plans to bring in a top FTO in a joint venture to India in a short few months, and create a full flight simulation for regional jets and business jets. As India’s aviation grows to support its large consumer base and other aviation requirements, Aashna Airways & Tourism is committed to lead every revolution.

• Despite being a leading player in the Indian aviation consulting market, Aashna Airways & Tourism has carved its niche in small-to-mid sized airline players, supporting their journey from the ground up.
• Apart from airline setups and clearances, the company has successfully established a vast portfolio of services across tourism and hospitality solutions.
• Aashna Airways has worked comprehensively with global airlines, developed customized GSA and EGSA for both Passengers and Cargo systems, plus Tourism Boards leveraging its vast cross-national network. This capability has made the firm a preferred choice among global airlines.
• Its team’s excellence in providing comprehensive solutions, often creating complete support ecosystems for individual clients is one of its