‘Short-Term Turbulence, Long-Term Bullishness’: Star Air CEO Simran Singh Tiwana On Aviation Crisis And Fuel Prices

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• ‘Short-Term Turbulence, Long-Term Bullishness’: Star Air CEO Simran Singh Tiwana On Aviation Crisis And Fuel Prices Curated By, Last Updated: May 18, 2026, 19:39 IST India airlines face rising ATF costs, weak rupee and global tensions, Star Air CEO hails Rs 5000 crore ECLGS but warns more support may be needed, stays bullish on regional growth.
• Captain Simran Singh Tiwana, CEO, Star Air.
• India’s airlines are facing mounting pressure from rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs, geopolitical instability in West Asia and a weakening rupee — challenges that have prompted government intervention and forced carriers to reassess expansion plans.
• Speaking to News18, Star Air CEO Captain Simran Singh Tiwana said the current environment is difficult but not comparable to the Covid-era aviation crisis.
• “During the pandemic, there were no takers.