We interviewed for Alumnair Conor McCarthy, CEO of the brand new Emerald Airlines, commuter of Air Lingus.

Part 2 will be about his vision as a co-founder of Air Asia.

We unedited this version, as a 42 year aviation veteran, he explained broadly how to start and operate an airline.

Some intakes:

1- 2021 is a good year to start an Airline business:
-Lease rates of ATR are below 50% of Pre-crisis ones.
-Affordable Job market
-Interest from top vendors

2- Entrepreneurship in aviation
” If the admin looks at the fence, the entrepreneur looks at the holes in the fence” but as Safety is paramount you need to have a solid experience in aviation.

Conor shares with us his views on:
– The Emerald airline – Air Lingus commuter – Business case 2:47
– How to position a feeder versus low cost and flagship airlines 9:40
– Personal traits to succeed in this airline business 14:26
– Covid Crisis exit plan 17:12
– Soft skills 21:49
– Gender diversity 23:39

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