Satyendra Pandey

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The author is an aviation professional. His positions include working as the Head of Strategy at GoAir and with CAPA (Centre for Aviation) where he led the Advisory and Research teams.

Latest Articles By Satyendra Pandey

India’s Regional Airlines And Their Short-lifespans

Satyendra Pandey

Opinion Columns

For India, the challenge of regional airlines remains. As of this writing, five more regional airlines are in the pre-planning and launch stages.

The Greatest Advantage Jet Airways Still Possesses

Satyendra Pandey

Economy Policy Aviation

As of now, while the macro-economic conditions and the Covid-impact make for a very challenging case, a revival cannot be completely ruled out. An airline that was once flying high, watches with baited breath.

As Air-travel Plummets, Will OTA’s Be Forced To Pivot Or Shut Down?

Satyendra Pandey

Opinion Columns

OTA’s that can successfully pivot may be able to weather the storm. Others may be forced to consolidate or shut down.

Will The Indian MRO Industry Finally Take Off?

Satyendra Pandey

Opinion Columns

With the tax policy changes, India’s MROs have for the first time been able to start to see light at the end of the tunnel. Significant Capex coupled with additional policy alignment is still required. As these issues are gradually addressed, MRO’s in India’s may finally take-off.

Will Airports Be Able To Attract Private Investment?

Satyendra Pandey

Opinion Columns

Aviation is one of the worst impacted sectors and airport investors are staring at significant challenges. Key valuation drivers such as land around the airport, traffic flows and ancillary streams are impacted.

Return To The Skies Poses A Huge Challenge For Airlines

Satyendra Pandey

Economy Policy Aviation

No regression model or forecasting tool can beat sustained interactions across levels -- towards coming up with an understanding of the key drivers and influencers on the metrics that matter.

Airlines May Have To Derive Inspiration From Foreign Policy Dating Back To The Cold War Era

Satyendra Pandey

Economy Policy Aviation

Overall as airlines get ready to fly again, confidence-building measures will be critical.

Airline Business Model And New Normal

Satyendra Pandey

Opinion Columns

The current narrative assumes that the new-normal builds on the old base and old ways of travel which will by all accounts be more cumbersome. But with innovation, there could be another reality: where the new normal may very well be more pleasant than the old ways of travel.

Rethinking The Airline Hub

Satyendra Pandey

Opinion Columns

For airlines this means revisiting entire network and fleet plans and adapting to the new reality. Above all, the hub concept will need to be adapted.