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 seamlessly 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.
“Lido Route Manual provides the reliable foundation we need to ensure safe and standardized navigation from day one,” said Reena Rahman, COO/Accountable Manager at Alhindair.
“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.”
Alhindair will begin operations using Lido Route Manual, a paper-based charting solution designed to meet the operational needs of commercial aviation. The charts are to scale, aligned with magnetic north, and follow a standardized layout with intuitive color coding to support situational awareness. Key flight procedure elements and terrain information are embedded directly into the chart design, helping pilots maintain orientation at all times. This setup supports regulatory compliance and operational reliability from the very first flight.
Looking ahead, the airline plans to introduce Lido mPilot, the pilot navigation solution from Lufthansa Systems. Designed for use on electronic flight bags (EFBs), the application will provide pilots with instant access to dynamically generated enroute maps, terminal charts, an Airport Moving Map (AMM), weather overlays, and operational documents – all in one streamlined interface. Once introduced, the solution will enable more efficient flight preparation, improved situational awareness, and real-time updates throughout every phase of flight.
“This partnership marks an important milestone for Lufthansa Systems, as it represents the first entry of our charting solutions into the Indian aviation market,” said Ashish Ahuja, Vice President, Sales & Client Management Indian Subcontinent at Lufthansa Systems Asia Pacific. “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.”
About Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems GmbH, the leading airline IT provider, has been shaping the future of digital aviation for 30 years. Helping airlines unlock their full potential, the company combines profound industry know-how with advanced technological expertise. A subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, the company offers its more than 350 customers worldwide a portfolio with often market-leading products that cover all airline business processes – on the flight deck, in the cabin, and on the ground. Lufthansa Systems is committed to improving its own environmental footprint and that of its airline customers of all sizes and business models. Headquartered in Raunheim near Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Lufthansa Systems employs around 3,000 people at its locations in 16 countries.
Featured image credited to Alhindair
