GoAir gets Jyri Strandman as its new Chief Operating Officer.
The Wadia group-owned airline that is known for its budget-friendly flights, said that the role of Strandman will make him responsible for boosting flight operations, engineering, airport, security and airside operations (ASA), flight safety, inflight services and integrated operations control center.
GoAir said: “He will report to Managing Director Jeh Wadia and be a part of the airline’s core management team. Jyri has over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. Prior to GoAir, Jyri was associated with US based Spirit Airlines as director, operations and VP, flight operations. At Spirit, he was instrumental in introducing over 70 Airbus A-320 family aircraft including the NEOs into the airline fleet. Prior to Spirit, Jyri had worked with various airlines in management and training capacities including Virgin America and American Eagle Airlines.”
Jeh Wadia who is looking forward to the new appointment said, “I am extremely delighted to have Jyri on board. His three decades of aviation experience will play a vital role in further enhancing our growth and enhance GoAir’s operating efficiencies and profitability.”
Like the airliner, Jyri Strandman is also excited about his new role. He said: “India is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world and it is indeed a great feeling to be part of the GoAir team. I look forward to the many challenges that come with this ever burgeoning market and expanding operations of the airline. I am excited at the prospect of making GoAir the preferred choice of airline for customers.”