From tempo driver to airline owner: How Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma built Shankh Air

Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, once a tempo driver in Kanpur, is set to launch Shankh Air in early 2026. After building success in cement, mining, and transport, he aims to make air travel accessible to all. The new airline, starting with three Airbus planes, will connect Lucknow to major cities, embodying Vishwakarma's vision of democratizing flight.

From tempo driver to airline owner: How Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma built Shankh Air
Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, once a tempo driver in Kanpur, is set to launch Shankh Air in early 2026. After building success in cement, mining, and transport, he aims to make air travel accessible to all. The new airline, starting with three Airbus planes, will connect Lucknow to major cities, embodying Vishwakarma's vision of democratizing flight.