About Connect Aerospace
AI-native aviation, from the cockpit to the classroomthe classroom
Airline-standard training, with software and AI built in from day one. VIA, our aviation assistant, is one expression of that.
The thesis
The future of flight rests on integrating elite training with disruptive technology.
We hold one belief above the rest: competency is demonstrated against published standards, not accumulated in a logbook. Every venture we build, from the simulator to the software to the airside, is an expression of that standard.
Leadership
A note from the flight deck.
From our founder and Managing Director, Manan Kinariwala.
Manan Kinariwala
Founder & Managing Director
At Connect Aerospace, our vision is forged from two decades across global aviation, spanning Australia, Africa, Asia and the United States. As an active Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 pilot, FAA instructor and examiner, I have seen firsthand that the future of flight rests on one pillar: the seamless integration of elite training and disruptive technology.
True operational mastery is not about logging hours. It demands a rigorous, standards-driven approach to type ratings and proficiency that mirrors the highest levels of airline safety. My commitment is to bring that examiner-level precision to every student, so our training exceeds the expectations of global regulators and the world’s leading carriers.
Our reach now extends beyond the cockpit, from autonomous airside intelligence with Fulcrum to Vantus, our orbital venture for Earth observation and debris monitoring by 2030. The mission is to advance human capability in the skies and beyond, empowering the next generation of aviators and innovators to lead the future of flight, not just follow it.
Airline Pilot (A320 & B737) · FAA TRE (B737) · TRI (A320 & B737)
The team
The people who hold the line on standards.
A cross-disciplinary team across training, software and operations. Profiles are being finalised.
Director of Training
Profile coming soon
Head of Standards & Examining
Profile coming soon
Head of Software, Jetlogic
Profile coming soon
Head of AI, VIA
Profile coming soon
Head of Operations
Profile coming soon
Head of Partnerships
Profile coming soon
What we stand for
Four convictions, held across everything we build.
The same principles run from the simulator to the software to the airside. They are how we decide what to build and how to build it.
Mastery over hours
Competency is demonstrated against published standards, not accumulated in a logbook. We measure what a pilot can do, not how long they have been doing it.
AI-native by default
Software and intelligence are built into every venture from day one, not bolted on later. VIA, our aviation assistant, is one expression of that.
Earned, never claimed
Every credential is verifiable and every standard is one we are held to ourselves. We train at FAA Part 142-certified facilities on Level-D fidelity.
Independent by design
We represent no aircraft manufacturer and no airline. Our only allegiance is to the standard, which keeps our judgement honest.
Build the next layer with us.
Whether you fly, run a training center, or invest in what comes next, let’s talk.