Shilpa Bhatia has been appointed as the Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer (CCMO) at Star Air, effective March 1, 2025. This strategic move underscores the airline’s commitment to bolstering its commercial and marketing endeavors as it embarks on an ambitious expansion plan.
Bhatia brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at prominent airlines such as SpiceJet and IndiGo. In her previous roles, she has demonstrated strategic leadership and a deep understanding of the aviation sector, making her well-suited to steer Star Air‘s commercial and marketing functions into its next phase of growth.
Star Air, headquartered in Bangalore and a venture of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, is currently in a phase of rapid expansion. The airline plans to operate 14 aircraft and expand its network to include over 100 flights across 23 stations by the end of this financial year. Currently, Star Air operates a fleet of nine Embraer aircraft, offering 44 daily flights to 22 domestic destinations.
The addition of Bhatia to the leadership team is expected to enhance Star Air‘s strategic initiatives, particularly in strengthening its market presence and customer engagement as the airline scales its operations.