Capt Rajesh P Singh – Pioneering Aerospace Infrastructure & Indigenous Aviation Technology for Viksit Bharat @2047
Founder & Chair , THINKBRIDGEspk.org
(A non profit Strategic, Policy & Research Consortium)
Capt. Rajesh P. Singh (Capt. RP) is a visionary aerospace infrastructure strategist and former DGCA Flight Operations Inspector who develops world-class aviation assets that drive economic transformation, regional connectivity, and national self-reliance. As Founder of THINKBRIDGE, he delivers end-to-end advisory spanning DGCA/ICAO/MoCA compliance, greenfield airport PPPs, heliports & FTOs, transaction advisory, and project monitoring. His pioneering contributions in indigenous Full Flight Simulator manufacturing standards, H145 terrain awareness systems for Char Dham operations, and first-ever regulatory amendments for aerobatic flying by an Indian Air Operator position India at the forefront of self-reliant aviation technology.
Strategic Sherpa Leadership: Haryana Aviation & Aerospace Ecosystem
As former Advisor to the Government of Haryana, Capt. Singh was the principal architect of the 7,200-acre Mega Integrated Aviation Hub (IAH) Hisar (launched 2016). His leadership drove:
- Establishment of the Haryana Airports Development Corporation (HADC) in 2022 and formulation of the Haryana Aerospace and Defence Policy
- Development of domestic airports at Ambala and Karnal plus commissioning of the Code 4E ILS-equipped DGCA-licensed International Airport at Hisar 2025, and PTB of 2.1 million passenger capacity)
- NICDC Industrial Manufacturing Cluster (2,988 acres) at IAH Hisar, high-speed rail connectivity concepts to Gurugram/IGI Airport, Urban Air Mobility (UAM) planning, and the pioneering Skydiving facility at Narnaul (operational since 2018)
Pan-India & International Project Portfolio
Through THINKBRIDGE and consortium partners (TAS & Sherpa Team), Capt. Singh has delivered strategic advisory, site suitability & TEFR analysis, regulatory compliance, local-rate BOQ, proposal development, and transaction advisory for:
International Airports
Bishkek, Jalalabad & Osh airports (Kyrgyzstan) — advancing CIS aviation market expansion and cross-border cooperation.
Domestic Airports
Nellore Greenfield PPP (Dagadarthi), Hisar International Terminal, Ujjain, Bhiwani, Amravati, Ambala, Karnal.
Heliports & FTOs
Iconic heliport at the Statue of Unity (Ekta Nagar, Gujarat), Gurugram heliport, Narnaul (skydiving operations).
Regulatory Excellence & Operational Credentials
Capt. Singh brings deep operational and regulatory credibility as former DGCA Flight Operations Inspector, Examiner, and Head of Faculty for Flight Standards & Regulations. He is ICAO Train-the-Trainer certified (Air France), an ATPL Captain with command experience on Gulfstream, Embraer and Global Express under FAA/EASA/GCAA, and founded Part 135/91 operators including the pioneering introduction of VistaJet (Malta) in India for the Reliance Group. International advisory experience includes NMC (Abu Dhabi) and Berkshire Hathaway (Dallas-Fort Worth).
Pioneering Aerobatic Operations
Drafted Concept Research on the amendments to Aircraft Rules and CARs enabling aerobatic flying for an Indian registered Air Operator. Conducted comprehensive regulatory framework analysis and developed the business case for Aerobatic Team operations — establishing new pathways for advanced flight training and display capabilities in India.
Indigenous Innovation & FSTD Technology Leadership
A strong proponent of Atmanirbhar Bharat in aviation, Capt. Singh is advancing sovereign technology capabilities:
- Pioneering technical advisory on indigenous Full Flight Simulator (FSTD) manufacturing standards — building local capability in high-fidelity simulation systems
- Development of QTG for Airbus H145 with Enhanced Vision System and SAR capabilities for terrain awareness, directly supporting safe Char Dham Yatra Helicopter services in challenging Himalayan terrain
- Led FSTD design and raw data capture for Hindustan 228 aircraft in India — enabling indigenous STOL platform simulator qualification and training ecosystem development
Thought Leadership: Civil Aviation for Viksit Bharat
Authored and presented the research paper “3000 Aircaft by 2030 in Civil Aviation for Viksit Bharat” to NITI Aayog, providing actionable policy insights on leveraging aviation infrastructure as a strategic multiplier for economic growth, regional connectivity, employment, tourism, and self-reliant national progress.
Socio-Economic Impact & Institutional Building
Beyond aviation, Capt. Singh drives holistic development. He founded the Greater Hisar Foundation (Chambers of Commerce) in 2018, incubating over 400 businesses in partnership with GJUST. He played a pivotal role in the Hisar Metropolitan Development Authority (2023). Family Seva initiatives in Bandaheri operate a homeopathic wellness hospital and girls’ empowerment incubator, while agricultural innovations focus on water conservation and crop diversity since 2014 — demonstrating that world-class infrastructure must be paired with community progress and environmental stewardship.
Current Mandate at THINKBRIDGE
Capt. Singh leads high-value mandates for greenfield airport PPPs, heliports & FTOs, aerospace MRO ecosystems, educational campuses, and state/national aviation policy. Every engagement is executed with fiduciary responsibility, regulatory excellence, financial prudence, EIA/SIA safeguards, and multi-stakeholder coordination — delivering measurable economic and social impact while building enduring, trust-based partnerships that position India as a global leader in sustainable, self-reliant aviation infrastructure.
Core Competencies
Aerospace Infrastructure Advisory • Greenfield Airport PPPs • Heliports & FTOs • DGCA/ICAO/MoCA Regulatory Compliance • Indigenous FSTD Development & QTG • Aerobatic Operations Regulatory Framework • Policy & Transaction Advisory • Socio-Economic Impact & Institutional Building • Project Monitoring (PMSA)
Delhi / Dabolim India
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