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'It's great when technologies, opportunities align with vision a leader has for the country,' says Boeing CEO Calhoun after meeting PM Modi
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‘It’s great when technologies, opportunities align with vision a leader has for the country,’ says Boeing CEO Calhoun after meeting PM Modi

WASHINGTON: Boeing CEO David L Calhoun praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India’s airline industry and highlighted the remarkable pace of airport development in…

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Air India
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Air India purchases 470 aircraft from Boeing, Airbus

Tata-owned Air India on Tuesday firmed up its order to buy 250 Airbus aircraft and 220 new Boeing jets worth $70 billion. “Happy to share…

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The Air India’s decision came days after the pilots refused to sign the airline’s new contract. (Representative Image)
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Air India extends pilots’ deadline to accept revised work structure till Friday

Air India on Tuesday extended its deadline for its pilots to accept their revised compensation structure and working conditions, days after the pilots refused to…

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Air India employees have been asked to get in touch with HR representatives to clear any queries.(HT_PRINT)
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Air India extends voluntary retirement scheme deadline for staff. Check new date

Tata-owned Air India on Monday announced an extension of the last date for employees to apply for Voluntary Retirement Scheme(VRS). The new deadline is May…

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Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran (File Photo)
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‘Each day, I get 4-5 mails on Air India’: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran

N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Sons, the parent organisation of which, Tata Group, now owns Air India, has revealed he receives ‘four to five…

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Meanwhile, pilots of Air India have raised concerns about the airline's latest decision to revamp their salary structure.(Reuters)
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Air India to hire over 1,000 pilots in a bid to expand its fleet

Air India will hire more than 1,000 pilots, including captains and trainers, as the Tata Group-owned airline expands its fleet and network. Meanwhile, pilots of…

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Air India chief executive officer Campbell Wilson. (REUTERS)
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2023 exciting year in the history of Air India, says CEO Campbell Wilson

2023 promises to be an exciting and pivotal year in the history of the new Air India, the airline’s chief executive officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson…

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Nepal Airlines: Air India and Nepal Airlines aircraft almost collided mid-air; three air traffic controllers suspended
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Nepal Airlines: Air India and Nepal Airlines aircraft almost collided mid-air; three air traffic controllers suspended

KATHMANDU: A major tragedy was averted on Friday when an Air India and a Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to collision mid-air but the warning…

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Noida International Airport: Noida, Navi Mumbai airports likely to get operational by next year
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Noida International Airport: Noida, Navi Mumbai airports likely to get operational by next year

The Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Rajiv Bansal on Tuesday said that the construction of the Noida International Airport and Navi Mumbai Airport…

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Speaking at CAPA India’s summit, Union civil aviation secretary Rajiv Bansal said the government is allowing Foreign Aircrew Temporary Authorization (FATA) pilots for a short period. (Twitter/ld_Neha)
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Airlines allowed to hire expats to fly B777 aircraft due to shortage of pilots

NEW DELHI: The government has allowed Indian airlines to use foreign pilots for a short period in view of a shortage of pilots to operate…

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