SpiceJet appoints Arun Kashyap as chief operating officer

Arun Kashyap will report to Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, in his new role.

Budget airline SpiceJet on Thursday announced the appointment of Arun Kashyap as its chief operating officer with effect from June 12.

SpiceJet is an IATA-IOSA certified airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s and Q-400s.

Arun Kashyap will report to Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, in his new role.

Kashyap is an accomplished industry veteran with 25 years of experience and joins SpiceJet from Air India where he is the chief technical officer. This is his second stint at SpiceJet, having previously served as chief program and transformation officer at the airline. He has previously also worked with flydubai, Jet Airways and Oman Air.

Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, said, "I am delighted to welcome Arun back to the SpiceJet family. As COO (chief operating officer), he will have a key role to play in the growth of the airline. With his experience and proven track record, I am confident he will do extremely well in his new role. I wish him all the best."