In recent years, the trend of privatizing flag carriers has gained traction across the Indian subcontinent. Air India (AI), Pakistan International Airlines (PK), and Sri Lankan Airlines (UL) have each experienced government-driven efforts toward privatization, though with varying degrees of success.
Air India privatisation
Tata-owned Air India (AI) and CFM International have concluded their order for LEAP engines, designated to power the airline’s 210 Airbus A320neo/A321neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft.
The Tata group has approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for merger of Air India with Vistara.
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According to a source close to the situation, Air India plans to expand its fleet by more than 200 jets over the next five years.
Air India, which is controlled by the Tata Group, has opted to order its first batch of Airbus A350 wide-body planes. Know more here