Abhishek Man Shrestha (Alex) Email & Phone Number

Nepal

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

CEO with a passion for aviation, leading a dynamic restart of Makalu Air (estd. 2009) as a rebranded airline as Danfe Airlines, poised for market disruption. Leveraging a proven track record in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence to navigate the complexities of the airline industry. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving innovation and profitability. Ready to propel our airline to new heights, connecting people and businesses around the globe. #Aviation #Leadership #StartupAirlines #CustomerExperience #Innovation

Kathmandu, Nepal

Conducted feasibility study for 3 rotor wing operators and one fixed wing airline. Assisted and successfully obtained AOC for the airlines. Have secured sale and lease purchase of aircrafts at very reasonable rates for reputed airlines in Nepal. Successfully negotiated funding of aircrafts for Nepalese airlines from Middle East and Australian investors. Headed a German negotiation team for the airport management of Kathmandu Airport and a greenfield airport construction (Second International Airport) in Nepal.Services include:Airline Start-Up (Feasibility studies, Business plans, Development program, Organization design)Financing of airlinesAircraft acquisitionsPre-purchase inspectionsVNKT Ground HandlingAirport Equipment and Airport ManagementAirline Licensing incl. Manuals (All Airbus and Boeing types), Permits, AOC, EISAirline Trainings (Part 147, Part 66, Cabin Crew - Basic and Type (A320/330/340, B737/757/777, DO228, CRJ200, ATR42/72)Corporate StrategyNetwork and Fleet Planning (Aircraft Sales and Leases)Aviation HR ServicesAirport ManagementAirport Equipment

Irvine, California, Usa

Fertilizer and commodities procurement and salesWaste to Energy Sreemangal - MSW to Power pilot project at scenic Sreemangal, BangladeshInfrastructure Design, Development, and ConstructionHotel Design and DevelopmentMilitary hardware suppliesAviation Consultancy to Airlines and Civil Aviation Authorities.

Kathmandu, Nepal

Business Development

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

Guna Airlines restarted its operation with Beechcraft 1900C and newly acquired Jetstream J41 aircafts. Managed successful induction of 5x Jetstream Series 4100 aircrafts into the airlines. Restructured the airline from top to bottom, strategized new sales and marketing plans. Single handedly established branding and fleet strategy including development of a comprehensive business plan. Spearheaded the hiring o 120 additional employees including heads of departments, thereby managing a total of 250 staff members including 40 pilots.Managed oversight of the key dimensions of the airline including Maintenance & Engineering, Safety, Air Operations, and Ground Operations. Improved efficiencies through the implementation of new tools and technologies on the ground and on flight deck, including check in kiosks, paperless boarding, merchandising, and introduction of ancillary services, thereby ensuring that the cost efficiency and growth plans are implemented for the coming years.

Kathmandu, Nepal (Lalitpur)

Setup a Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization from ground up to full fledged operation. Liaisoned successfully with Civil Aviation Ministry government officials and Civil Aviation Authorities to obtain permits and training projects. Successfully secured training for pilots, engineers and flight attendants for Shree Airlines (Nepal's largest helicopter and fixed wing operator). Met training targets for Nepal Airlines, Makalu Air, and various other domestic operators.Led NAA to become the premier training location for Flight Attendant Training and Aviation & Hospitality Training (ground handling, cargo, passenger services, and customer service agents). NAA is the first choice for training for Nepalese airline operators, an achievement that was secured in just 3 years!Initiated and successfully setup international JV training locations in Dhaka, Bangladesh (in collaboration with Cambrian Int'l College of Aviation) and in Kolkota, India (in collaboration with FlyUS Group) for offshore aviation trainings. Aviation Solutions at NAA:A320/A330/B737/CRJ Type Training for Pilots at our partner centers in EU and AsiaSFI/TRI Training for A320/A330/B737/CRJFlight Attendant Courses (Initial/Advanced/Recurrent/Type (A320/A330/CRJ/B737/777)/Transition)Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME)EASA and CAAN Approved ATPL TheoryPart 66 Module Coaching and ExamRegulatory Courses

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical And Computer Engineering

Isc, Computer Science

Icse, Science