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Akasa Air appoints Abhishek Gupta as chief information officer

By Startup Enthusiast · 25 September 2026

What they do

Akasa Air provides domestic and international passenger flight services using a modern fleet of Boeing aircraft

The airline appointed Abhishek Gupta as its new chief information officer to lead technology operations and digital strategy

Finance head Ankur Goel mentioned that the company targets a public share sale in the medium term

Akasa Air named Abhishek Gupta as its fresh Chief Information Officer (CIO, executive directing technology strategy) to head its digital systems.
Gupta brings more than 27 years of background covering information technology, digital transformation, and enterprise applications.
Before joining the carrier, Gupta spent over 11 years at DishTV as corporate head of information technology.
Finance chief Ankur Goel indicated that the firm aims for a public market debut in two to four years, contingent on earnings targets.
Goel noted that the carrier achieved positive operating earnings during the period spanning September 2025 through March 2026.
The civil aviation minister of Arunachal Pradesh requested the company to launch direct flights connecting Itanagar to major urban centers.

The appointment strengthens the company's technology leadership team as it continues to expand its digital framework and services.
The enterprise is growing its domestic and international network while preparing for long-term fiscal goals.

Operates a low-cost commercial passenger airline service linking numerous domestic and international locations.
Maintains a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft driven by fuel-efficient engines.
Produces revenue primarily through passenger ticket sales, freight transport, and onboard ancillary services.
Serves dozens of destinations across domestic routes in India as well as overseas cities in West Asia and Southeast Asia.
Supplies digital reservation platforms, mobile applications, and self-service airport infrastructure for travelers.

Aiming for a public share sale within a few years contingent on financial targets.
Increasing capacity by roughly thirty percent during the fiscal term.
Scaling the aircraft fleet toward a goal of 226 planes by 2032.

Customers: Travellers booking domestic and regional flights
How it makes money: Sells passenger air tickets and related travel services
What sets it apart: Emphasis on customer experience, safety, reliability, and newer aircraft