Soar Aviation - The Growth Fund - Neel Khokhani

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Soar Aviation - The Growth Fund - Neel Khokhani

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Runway Lined Up
In 2008, having recently received his Commercial
Pilot Licence, but with no aircraft or staff,
Soar founder Neel Khokhani sought to raise
funding to launch a flight school by selling
introductory flights through a discounting
website. After selling 1,700 training flights on
the first day, Neel used the money to buy a light
aircraft and recruit instructors to deliver the
flights he had sold, and Soar Aviation was born.
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Clear For Takeoff
Inspired by the rapidly developing global pilot
shortage, Neel identified a potential opportunity
to pivot the business to commercial pilot
training. Through a partnership with a leading
TAFE Box Hill Institute in 2015, Neel
developed a Diploma of Aviation course which
enables students to take their first steps
towards a career in aviation. Through the use of
innovative, fuel-efficient light-sport aircraft,
Soar has been able to offer students a higher
number of flying hours during their training than
competitors, enhancing student satisfaction and
their chances of employment in the aviation
industry.
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Full Throttle
By 2018, Soar Aviation had quickly grown to have
over 400 students enrolled in commercial pilot
courses and over 40 aircraft across its three
aviation campuses in Moorabbin, Bankstown and
Bendigo. Neel sought out a partner to work with
during the next phase of the businesss expansion
and, in July 2018, elected to partner with The
Growth Fund to deliver the continued roll-out of
the Soar model into new geographies and expand
into new product offerings.
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Neel Khokhani Entrepreneur Soared Into
Australias Young Rich List
Came to Australia as an immigrant, was not able
to drive, and was sacked from the job over
offering advice, Neel Khokhani now ranks 51th on
the list of young entrepreneurs. This ambitious,
and critical thinking personality faced many
challenges during the journey. His dream was to
commence a flying school since childhood. Now
owning the biggest flying school of Australia
with 67 aircraft, three airport campuses, and
teaching over 500 students. He is a pure example
of dream come true when it comes to his great
success!
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Reference Link Neel Khokhani - Soar Aviation

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