Captain Manish Uppal FRAeS in

Captain Manish Uppal FRAeS

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Senior Vice President - Flight Operations at Air India
📍 India

As Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at Air India and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Captain Manish Uppal leverages over twenty years of aviation expertise. He has led pivotal initiatives, including major airline mergers and the introduction of Indias first Airbus A350 fleet, consistently driving operational excellence and digital integration.

Outside of his professional role, Captain Uppal is a family man who resides in Gurugram with his wife and two children. He shows a keen interest in national achievements, celebrating the success of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and is passionate about honoring Indias rich aviation heritage, like the legacy of JRD Tata.

Unique Fact: He is a trained Human Factors expert who has created and conducted Crew Resource Management (CRM) courses for pilots.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President - Flight Operations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
India
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Airline Transformation
He has been central to shaping India's aviation landscape by leading the complex mergers of AirAsia India with Air India Express and Vistara with Air India.
Fleet Modernization
He managed the introduction of the Airbus A350, a first for any Indian airline, showcasing his focus on adopting new and efficient fleet technology.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Senior Vice President - Flight Operations
Air India
12-2018 - 7-2023
Head Of Operations
AirAsia India
6-2018 - 12-2018
Accountable Manager
AirAsia India
8-2016 - 6-2018
Director of Flight Operations
AirAsia India
7-2015 - 9-2016
Director Training and Standards
AirAsia India
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Education
1982 - 1996
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Mount St Mary's School
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