Alhindair, a new regional airline based in Kochi, India, is the first carrier in the country to adopt a scalable charting solution from Lufthansa Systems.

The start-up airline, which plans to begin operations in October 2025, will initially rely on the paper-based Lido Route Manual to support its pilots before scaling up with Lido mPilot, a digital EFB solution.

The partnership, a first for charting solutions from Lufthansa Systems in India, paves the way for Alhindair to build its entire flight operations infrastructure on the German-based company’s Lido platform, its suite of flight planning and navigation products.

Reena Rahman, chief operating officer and accountable manager at Alhindair, said: “Lido Route Manual provides the reliable foundation we need to ensure safe and standardised navigation from day one. As a start-up carrier preparing for our first flights, having a proven and trusted charting solution in place is essential for building efficient and compliant flight operations from the ground up.”

Ashish Ahuja, vice president, sales and client management Indian Subcontinent at Lufthansa Systems Asia Pacific, said: “This partnership marks an important milestone for Lufthansa Systems, as it represents the first entry of our charting solutions into the Indian aviation market. We are proud to accompany Alhindair on its journey and look forward to providing modern and flexible navigation solutions to more airlines across the region.”

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