Shankh Air 2025-26: Owner, Launch Date, Careers, Hiring Events & Fleet Details

✈️ Shankh Air: Overview

Approved by the Government of India in September 2024, Shankh Air is one of three new airlines (alongside Al-Hind Air and FlyExpress) set to transform India’s aviation landscape. Positioned as a full-service regional carrier, it aims to serve the Hindi heartland with affordable, high-quality air travel.

👤 Who Is the Owner of Shankh Air?

• Owner: Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma
• Background: Industrialist and founder of Shankh Agencies Private Limited (established in 2022)
• Business Interests: Construction materials, ceramics, ready-mix concrete, and wholesale trading
• Vision: Rooted in the ancient Indian principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (“The world is one family”)

शंख एयर का मालिक कौन है?
उत्तर: श्रवण कुमार विश्वकर्मा

📅 Shankh Air Launch Date & First Flight

• Expected Launch: Q1 2026 (January–March 2026)
• First Flight Route (Projected): Lucknow ↔ Varanasi or Lucknow ↔ Agra
• Current Status (Dec 2025): Not yet operational
  • ✅ Approved by Ministry of Civil Aviation (Sept 2024)
  • ✅ DGCA No Objection Certificate (NOC) secured
  • ⏳ Awaiting Air Operator Permit (AOP) after final safety & financial audits

Is Shankh Air operational?
No—operations are expected to begin in early 2026.

🛫 Shankh Air Fleet Plan

• Aircraft Type: Boeing narrow-body jets (likely Boeing 737 MAX 8/10)
• Initial Fleet (2026): 3–5 aircraft (possibly wet-leased during launch phase)
• 3-Year Target: 20–25 aircraft
• Cabin: Full-service configuration with complimentary meals, seat selection, baggage allowance, and in-flight comfort

शंख एयर के पास कितने विमान हैं?
अभी कोई विमान संचालन में नहीं है। प्रारंभिक चरण में 3 से 5 विमान लगाए जाएंगे।

🏢 Shankh Air CEO & Leadership

• Promoter & De Facto Leader: Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma
• CEO: Not officially announced as of December 2025
  • Industry sources indicate that Vishwakarma may serve as Managing Director while appointing an aviation-experienced CEO before launch
• The airline is reportedly working with former senior executives from Air India and IndiGo as consultants

💼 Shankh Air Careers & Hiring Events 2025-26

As Shankh Air prepares for its 2026 launch, it has begun large-scale recruitment across technical and cabin crew roles.

🔹 Hiring Events 2025 (Confirmed & Expected)

• Pilot Recruitment Drives: Conducted in Delhi, Lucknow, and Mumbai (Q4 2025)
• Cabin Crew Selection Camps: Planned for Jaipur, Varanasi, and Bengaluru in January–February 2026
• Ground Staff & Engineering Roles: Rolling interviews in UP and NCR through partner agencies

🔹 How to Apply

• Official Careers Portal: Not yet live (as of Dec 2025)
• Interim Application Method:
  • Email CVs to careers@shankhair.com (unofficial but widely reported)
  • Register interest via Shankh Agencies’ corporate website
• Eligibility:
  • Cabin Crew: Age 18–27, graduation preferred, fluency in Hindi + English
  • Pilots: DGCA-licensed, min. 500 flight hours
  • Engineers: AME license holders

Shankh Airlines Careers updates are expected on their official website by early 2025 Q1.

🌐 Shankh Air Website

• Official Website: www.shankhair.com (domain registered; currently under construction)
• Current Status: Displays a holding page with message: “Coming Soon – Connecting India with Care”
• Expected Features (2026):
  • Online booking
  • Fleet & route map
  • Careers portal
  • Customer support chat

Note: Beware of fake job portals or phishing sites using “Shankh Air” name.

📊 Shankh Air Net Worth & Financial Backing

• Parent Company: Shankh Agencies Pvt. Ltd. (founded 2022)
• Reported Investment in Airline: Estimated ₹800–1,200 crore (initial phase)
• Net Worth (Group): Not publicly disclosed, but industrial operations in UP suggest strong regional financial backing
• Funding Source: Primarily promoter equity + potential private investors

Shankh Air net worth is not officially published. However, its fleet commitment (20+ Boeing jets) indicates serious capital readiness.

🗺️ Planned Hubs & Routes (2026)

The airline will exclusively serve domestic routes in Phase 1, with international expansion not planned before 2028.

(FAQs)

Q: Who is the owner of Shankh Air?
A: Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, founder of Shankh Agencies.

Q: Is Shankh Air operational?
A: No—expected to start flying in Q1 2026.

Q: How many aircraft does Shankh Air have?
A: None yet in service. Plans to operate 3–5 aircraft by 2026, scaling to 20–25 by 2028.

Q: When is Shankh Air’s first flight?
A: Likely Lucknow to Varanasi or Agra in early 2026.

Q: Does Shankh Air have a Wikipedia page?
A: No official Wikipedia page exists as of December 2025 due to its pre-operational status.

Q: Is Shankh Air a low-cost carrier?
A: No—it’s a full-service airline offering meals, baggage, and seat selection at no extra cost.

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