The Allplane Podcast #118 - executive aviation in India, with Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo)
Kanika Tekriwal is the co-founder and CEO of JetSetGo, a company that has emerged, over the course of the last decades, as the major integrated executive aviation operator in India. JetSetGo provides a whole range of services in one of the world’s most promising air travel markets, from operating its own private jet fleet, to MRO and charter services.
The MEBAA executive aviation show, which took place in Dubai in December 2024 provided an excellent opportunity to catch up with Kanika (apologies beforehand for the sound quality, since this episode was recorded at the MEBAA venue!) and learn not just about the state of executive aviation in India, but also about a number of exciting innovative technologies which JetSetGo is planning to invest in.
JetSetGo recently placed a substantial order for electrically-powered, ultra-short take off and landing (ultra STOL) aircraft from Electra.aero, of the US, and it is also evaluating the possibility of adding eVTOLs to its portfolio, with the intention of becoming an advanced air mobility pioneer in India.
As you will realize during this conversation, in addiiton to being a successful entrepreneur, Kanika is absolutely passionate about the aviation industry and has a clear and ambitious goal to take JetSetGo to new heights!
So, tune in for this impromptu, but also quite insightful and inspirational conversation with Kanika Tekriwal, of JetSetGo. It was a lot of fun!
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Things we talk about in this episode
How did Kanika get JetSetGo started
What is JetSetGo and which services it offers
Executive aviation in India: present and future
Why is JetSetGo investing in electric aircraft
Perspectives for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in India
Next milestones for JetSetGo
Kanika’s favourite private jet!
Resources
My piece on AeroTime about executive aviation in India
My 2019 CNN piece about aviation in India (this was prior to the latest string of aircraft mega-orders)
The MEBAA Executive Aviation Show
The agreement between JetSetGo and EVE
Podcast with Marc Ausman, which was recorded shortly before his company was acquired by Electra.aero
JetSetGo’s order for Electra.aero aircraft
My podcast episodes with Richard Gaona, CEO of Comlux, and Arnaud Martin, Comlux COO, talking about the TwoTwenty
Podcast Music: Five Armies by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3762-five-armies
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Interview Transcript:
(please note that, although we strive to make it as close as possible to the original recording, the transcript may not be 100% accurate)