National, November 5, 2025: Building on the success of the first edition of this pioneering initiative, Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, hosted the second Chiefs of Flight Safety (COFS) meeting at its headquarters in Mumbai. The initiative continues to serve as a collaborative platform bringing together the Chiefs of Flight Safety and their teams from leading Indian airlines and aircraft operators
to exchange best practices, share insights, and collectively strengthen safety standards across the aviation ecosystem.
The second meeting witnessed participation from safety leaders across the industry, including Captain Nitin Anand (Vice President – Corporate Safety, Air India), Poonam Kohlatkar (Chief Manager, Flight Safety, Air India), Captain Manish Jha ( Chief of Flight Safety, Air India Express), Captain L. Shankaranarayan (Chief Flight Safety Manager, Blue Dart), and Captain Amardeep Sarai (Chief of Flight Safety, Fly91), reaffirming the collective commitment of Indian carriers towards advancing a shared vision of safety excellence.
Under the continued theme of “Safety Beyond Competition,” the forum reinforced the importance of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning in driving world-class safety outcomes. The participating airlines engaged in discussions on emerging safety trends, risk management practices, and data-driven safety frameworks to ensure that the highest standards of operational integrity underpin India’s aviation growth.
Commenting on the initiative, Captain Gaurav Pathak, Chief of Flight Safety, Akasa Air, said, “The second edition of ‘Safety Beyond Competition’ is a reaffirmation of our belief that aviation safety transcends competition. What began as an idea to unite flight safety leaders has evolved into a constructive initiative of shared responsibility and learning. Each participant brings invaluable experience, and through this open exchange, we are collectively building a stronger, safer future for Indian aviation.”
“We are deeply encouraged by the continued enthusiasm and participation from our industry peers. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks and further strengthen India’s position among the world’s safest aviation markets.” He added.
As India’s aviation landscape expands rapidly, initiatives like “Safety Beyond Competition” continue to underscore the industry’s shared commitment to safety as its highest priority and the cornerstone of sustainable growth.
