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News18
17-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Kanika Tekriwal Becomes First Indian Woman In Aviation On The Cannes Red Carpet
Last Updated: Kanika Tekriwal spoke at the Voices of Influence: Craft, Creativity & Cultural Presence panel discussion at Cannes. She talked about innovation and leadership in aviation. Kanika Tekriwal, founder and CEO of JetSetGo, made history by becoming the first Indian woman from the aviation industry to walk the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. This moment is not just about personal success, but it represents how Indian entrepreneurs, especially women, are gradually shaping global conversations and breaking into spaces once considered out of reach. Kanika was also invited to be part of the prestigious panel discussion titled Voices of Influence: Craft, Creativity & Cultural Presence. This panel brought together women who are redefining India's global identity through cinema, fashion, aviation, and digital media. Through their personal vision and public impact, these voices are reshaping how Indian creativity, ambition, and cultural presence are viewed around the world. Representing aviation among this diverse group, Kanika underscored how innovation and leadership in the sector can contribute meaningfully to this narrative. Talking about being at Cannes, Kanika said, 'At Cannes, I felt a deep sense of both humility and purpose. This moment isn't just mine. It's for every woman, every entrepreneur, and every young person who's been told they don't belong in certain rooms. It's proof that with persistence, those rooms can open." For someone who started a company in an industry dominated by big players, overcoming scepticism and countless challenges was a daily reality. Facing a cancer diagnosis at just 21, Kanika could have chosen any path. Instead, she chose to fight, not just for her health, but to create a company that would redefine luxury travel in India. Walking that red carpet was a quiet celebration of every struggle, every doubt, and every moment she pushed forward when the odds seemed overwhelming. It was a reminder that building something meaningful takes more than luck. It takes resilience, vision, and a willingness to keep going even when the road is tough. But Kanika's story is about more than breaking barriers. Her time at Cannes was also about pushing important conversations forward, especially around the future of aviation. Her presence at this global cultural event sends a simple but powerful message – Indian startups are no longer just local players; they are increasingly shaping industries on the world stage. First Published:
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
JetSetGo launches community-driven platform for advanced air mobility
MUMBAI: Private jet and marketplace on Tuesday announced the launch of a community-driven platform and website dedicated to in the country. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) refers to climate-friendly air transportation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to JetSetGo, the new platform, , aims to bring together industry stakeholders, advocates for advanced air mobility, and enthusiasts for a collaborative push toward sustainable, accessible and affordable urban and . The platform is structured around four core pillars with the resource section acting as a one-stop hub for AAM-related news, blogs, and updates, while the platform will also aggregate global AAM content and plans to introduce a video library in phases, it said. "We envision it as a lively community where people share knowledge, express ideas, debate the issues and accelerate India's leadership in building future-ready, clean, and connected air mobility solutions," said Kanika Tekriwal, Founder of JetSetGo. The initiative complements the broader national goal of democratising air travel, as seen in transformative initiatives like the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, the company said. "As India prepares to embrace AAM, we need a space where innovators, regulators, businesses, and citizens can interact openly on the opportunities and the challenges. This community will be the key to shaping the community engagement and trust that this next era of aviation demands," said Jonathan Sumner, Chief Strategy Officer of JetSetGo. The platform will also feature discussions tailored to local priorities, such as enhancing medical transport in remote areas or reducing commute times in metropolitan hubs, alongside global AAM developments. AI assistant 'Ami', which is under development, will guide users through the platform, collect interaction data to support research and development and help forecast user needs, JetSetGo said.
