{"id":19078,"date":"2022-03-19T10:22:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T04:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=19078"},"modified":"2022-03-19T10:22:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T04:52:55","slug":"chandrasekaran-we-want-to-make-air-india-the-best-airline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/19\/chandrasekaran-we-want-to-make-air-india-the-best-airline\/","title":{"rendered":"Chandrasekaran : We want to make Air India the best airline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">We need to get Air India up and running, which is <strong>my ideal project<\/strong> right now. We want it to be the best airline in the world. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of <strong>Tata Sons and Chairman of Air India, <\/strong>described the task as &#8220;<strong>huge<\/strong>.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/unitedway4_171.jpg\" alt=\"We want it to be the best airline in the world. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Air India, described the task as &quot;huge.&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-19096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/unitedway4_171.jpg 615w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/unitedway4_171-600x374.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/unitedway4_171-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>He stated that the committee has several ideas for revamping the airline.<\/p><p> &#8220;<strong>Change will not occur overnight. &#8220;<\/strong><\/p><p>As a differentiation, we&#8217;ll start with technology, he said, adding, &#8220;<strong>Air India would be a national airline for me.&#8221;<\/strong> It may be owned by the Tatas, but it will be a national carrier.<\/p><cite>Chandrasekaran<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right decision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to a query about whether buying Air India was a hazardous move, Chandrasekaran said it was the right one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> &#8220;<strong>Right from the start, I was very clear. <\/strong><\/p><p>I am grateful for the board&#8217;s backing, as well as Ratan Tata&#8217;s unwavering support. <\/p><p>We made a <strong>cautious bid.<\/strong><\/p><p> I believe in capital allocation as well, but everything must be based solely on <strong>financial considerations<\/strong>,&#8221; he remarked at a United Way Chennai event on Thursday.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kr5z7vqkhslppi0n_16337157223.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kr5z7vqkhslppi0n_16337157223.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kr5z7vqkhslppi0n_16337157223-600x342.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kr5z7vqkhslppi0n_16337157223-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kr5z7vqkhslppi0n_16337157223-750x428.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chandrasekaran stated that the group&#8217;s future plans include the formation of other businesses. The auto industry is undergoing a major transformation, with significant investments being made in <strong>renewable energy, electric vehicle batteries, and semiconductor production. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The group is investing a significant amount of money in these ventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-three-themes\">Three Themes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three themes, he added, are driving the group&#8217;s expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> Apart from establishing<strong><em> future enterprises, they are improving core businesses, transforming them digitally and sustainably.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He believes that in order for India to reach its <strong>full potential<\/strong>, it must address two major issues: <strong>jobs and access. <\/strong>The majority of India lacks access to education and healthcare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, a large number of jobs must be created. Currently, this issue is being addressed in its own way. What&#8217;s needed is a solution that allows people to gain access while also creating work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> Technology can assist us in this endeavour. <\/p><p>&#8220;<strong>In terms of India&#8217;s future, I am tremendously bullish and optimistic<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p><p> &#8220;<em>This is going to be a pivotal decade, the decade that counts,<\/em>&#8221; he predicted. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay Tuned and Informed with Aviation a2z!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We want it to be the best airline in the world. 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