Editorial Board
Shelley Vishwajeet – Editor & Publisher
Mr Shelley Vishwajeet is a senior journalist, author and content creator with over 25 years of experience in media and corporate.
Mr Vishwajeet is the author of well-acclaimed and best seller “The IndiGo Story: Inside the Upstart that Redefined Indian Aviation” which was nominated for two prestigious book awards. He is also co-author of “Superbrands India – Vol. 1 and other books.
Mr Vishwajeet has been associated with prestigious publications such as Asian Aviation, Singapore; Airways Mag, Miami, USA; Business India, Star Television, The Observer of Business & Politics and played the lead role in establishing Aviation World magazine as its founding Senior Editor.
A sought after educator and speaker, Mr Vishwajeet is a BA Economics (Hons) graduate from Sri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi; Post-graduate in International Relations with Economics from JNU, and LLB from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
Rishie Mishra – Managing Editor
Mr Rishikesh Mishra is a prominent figure in the Indian aviation sector, specifically known for his expertise in logistics, aircraft repossession, components sourcing, maintenance-support and aviation education. Mr Mishra is credited with introducing innovative technologies and equipment to improvise aviation operations.
Mr Mishra is from aircraft maintenance fraternity and a first-generation entrepreneur with over 30 years of hands-on experience with various reputed organisations. Notably, he has been a pioneer in establishing a regional airline even before the Indian government initiated the UDAN scheme to promote regional air travel.
Currently, Mr Mishra is under the process of setting up manufacturing of Agri-Drones and training rural women to operate the same in collaboration with Bhagalpur Agricultural University, Bihar. He heads three aviation companies: Fliteline Supervisors Pvt Ltd and Fliteline Aviation Academy Pvt Ltd. and K-Rishi Aerolabs Pvt. Ltd.
Khushvinder Sarna – Editorial Advisor
Mr Khushvinder Sarna is a notable figure in the Indian travel and tourism industry. He is the owner and director of the Federal Travels and Tours Private Limited, a leading tour support company based out of New Delhi with branches in Dubai and other cities. Mr Sarna is actively involved with the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) and has served as its Chairman, Northern India Chapter. He is soon going to take up national role within TAFI.
Mr Sarna’s personal commitment goes beyond his profession. He heads an NGO which supports and empowers rural girls to become professional sportswomen.
Arvind Dubey – Editorial Advisor
A well-respected aviation operations expert, Mr Arvind Dubey brings on the table over 30 years of first-hand experience and deep understanding of the Indian aviation sector.
Mr Dubey had a long stint with the Airport Authority of India, from where he superannuated as General Manager, Cargo. Earlier, he served as the Airport Director of Jai Prakash International Airport, Patna for five years and prior to that headed critical operations at Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.
Mr Dubey is a MBA graduate with specialization in Airport Commercial Management. He also did Advance Courses in Cargo management from British Airways.
Shreevats Sanjay – Editorial Advisor
Former Deputy Director General (DDG), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Mr Shreevats Sanjay is globally travelled tourism expert with over 36 years of experience in overseeing and promoting Indian tourism at international forums.
Mr Shreevats Sanjay has many honours to his credit including recipient of two awards from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Sanjay is also a scholar with MBA, LLB and Journalism degrees to don his hat.
Joyabrata Ghose – Editorial Advisor
Joyabrata Ghose is an accomplished aviation leader with over three decades of experience in aircraft maintenance, engineering management, and international operations. Holding an MBA in Finance and a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering, he combines technical expertise with strong financial and operational acumen.
Mr Ghose has led large-scale maintenance and compliance functions, implemented robust Safety Management Systems (SMS), and managed regulatory audits across multiple regions. He has successfully expanded global maintenance networks, negotiated high-value contracts with leading industry partners, and developed innovative processes that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs.
An active participant in the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) since 2006, Mr Ghose continues to contribute his expertise to advancing industry standards. He is licensed under DGCA Part 66 (B1) for ATR 72, B737, and B777 aircraft, and is recognized for his ability to align technical excellence with business objectives.
