Moushumi Kirtania. SVP and regional Manager for Carlyle Aviation.
Moushumi has built 24 years of career in aviation industry with experience in engine design, sales, aircraft leasing and financing. She has worked in GE, Airbus and currently with Carlyle Aviation, a leading aircraft lessor. She is based in Singapore.
She is also the Board Member and Treasurer of WOMEN IN AVIATION, SINGAPORE CHAPTER LTD. She has championed gender diversity, advocating for career development for women in the workplace. This passion for empowering women in aviation led her to co-found WOMEN IN AVIATION, SINGAPORE CHAPTER LTD in 2021. This nonprofit organization is committed to retaining and developing female talent in the aviation industry, in Singapore.
This session will explore how rapid technological innovation across the aviation ecosystem is reshaping roles, reducing physical barriers, and unlocking new opportunities for women to thrive in operational, technical, and leadership pathways. Airports across the region are undergoing a historic transformation driven by automation, digitization, and remote operational capabilities. These innovations fundamentally change the skill sets required in airport and airline roles. Many tasks that were previously highly physical are becoming technology‑enabled, opening the door for far more diverse talent pipelines. As barriers tied to physical strength and on‑site constraints diminish, women – historically under-represented in operational airport and airline roles – are better positioned to enter, thrive, and lead in this evolving landscape.
