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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'A transformative time for Air India': CEO Campbell Wilson on the airline's 3-year overhaul
Image used for representative purposes Tata Group-owned Air India has been working on a top-to-bottom transformation for the last three years and has also placed orders for 570 planes, the airline's CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said on Monday. 'It is a transformative time for India and a transformative time for Air India…,' Wilson said, highlighting the airline's ongoing evolution, reported PTI. Facing persistent financial losses, Air India launched an ambitious restructuring strategy in 2022. Wilson noted that the airline had previously lacked the investment levels typically seen in other carriers, which had hindered its appeal as a Star Alliance partner. 'Three years ago, the airline had no active interline arrangements with Star Alliance members,' he said. 'Thanks to the commitment we have made to customer experience, fleet, expansion and quality, we have now established interline agreements with all of the Star Alliance carriers,' Wilson added during a discussion at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general meeting held in the national capital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Today, Air India maintains codeshare partnerships with nearly all Star Alliance members. While interline agreements allow airlines to issue and accept tickets for flights operated by partner carriers, codeshare arrangements typically enable an airline to sell tickets for its passengers on partner flights under a single booking. The Air India CEO further claimed that the carrier has been working on a top-to-bottom transformation for the last three years. Wilson had made another statement on Air India's future operations on Sunday specifically regarding its association with a Turkish firm amid geopolitical tensions. The Airlines announced its plans to reduce its reliance on Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its wide-body aircraft, redirecting operations to alternative Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, according to CEO Campbell Wilson. "It does take a while to adjust when the circumstances change around us but we are obviously sensitive to the national sentiment and perhaps the national wishes. So, regardless of which country we are talking about, we would clearly take cognisance of what people like us to do and expect us to do," Wilson said in an interview with PTI. Read more: Air India to shift maintenance work from Turkish firm as it 'looks to adjust plans' amid geopolitical tensions Additionally in another statement a day later, Wilson revealed that that the airline is likely to wind up its association with Turkish Technic "Air India is likely to wind up its association with Turkish Technic, a global aviation maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) company. The company used to provide maintenance for Boeing 777 aircraft in the airline's fleet. The airlines said they would find alternatives. The decision has been taken in the national interest, respecting public sentiments," the Air India CEO told ANI. Currently, Air India operates a fleet of 191 aircraft- including 64 wide-body and 127 narrow-body planes- and serves 112 destinations globally. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India to recalibrate plans on Turkish Technic's maintenance works for its wide-body planes
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: Air India will look to send its wide-body planes, whose heavy maintenance is being done by Turkish Technic , to other MRO entities, as part of recalibrating its plans taking into cognisance the recent developments related to Turkiye, according to the airline's CEO Campbell the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and condemning India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country in May, aviation security watchdog BCAS, on May 15, revoked the security clearance for Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd in the "interest of national security".On May 30, aviation safety regulator DGCA granted a one-time final extension of three months to IndiGo on damp leasing of two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines till August 31 but directed the airline to terminate the lease within the three-month asked about some of Air India's wide-body aircraft being sent to Turkish Technic for maintenance works, the Air India CEO and MD said it is a global business and a global supply chain."It does take a while to adjust when the circumstances change around us but we are obviously sensitive to the national sentiment and perhaps the national wishes. So, regardless of which country we are talking about, we would clearly take cognisance of what people like us to do and expect us to do," he told PTI in an maintenance works of some of the airline's wide-body B777s and B787s are done by Turkiye-based Turkish the short-term, Wilson said the airline needs to send some aircraft for MRO works overseas to places in the Middle East, South East Asia, the US and in a couple of cases, business to Turkish Technic as it will take some time for India to have the capacity to do such works."With this most recent development, we will look to recalibrate where we sent our aircraft, reduce the amount that we are sending to Turkiye and send it to other places."But that does take some time because aircraft have to be maintained... we are cognisant of recent developments and we will look to adjust our plans," he refers to Maintenance, Repair and Air India has a fleet of 191 planes, including 64 wide-body aircraft.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Air India To Shift From Turkish Technic's Maintenance Works Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Last Updated: Air India is reducing reliance on Turkish Technic for wide-body aircraft maintenance, amid rising tensions between India with Turkey over its support for Pakistan. In the wake of the recent strains between India and Turkey, Air India is looking to send its wide-body planes, whose heavy maintenance is being done by Turkish Technic, to other MRO entities. The move was confirmed by CEO Campbell Wilson, against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and condemning India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country following the Pahalgam terror attack. On May 15, aviation security watchdog Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance for Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd in the 'interest of national security". Later, on May 30, aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted a one-time final extension of three months to IndiGo on damp leasing of two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines till August 31 but directed the airline to terminate the lease within the three months. In an exclusive interview with news agency PTI, the Air India CEO and MD, on being asked about some of Air India's wide-body aircraft being sent to Turkish Technic for maintenance works, said it is a global business and supply chain. 'It does take a while to adjust when the circumstances change around us, but we are obviously sensitive to the national sentiment and perhaps the national wishes. So, regardless of which country we are talking about, we would clearly take cognisance of what people like us to do and expect us to do," he said. Heavy maintenance works of some of the airline's wide-body B777s and B787s are done by Turkey-based Turkish Technic. In the short term, Wilson said the airline needs to send some aircraft for MRO works overseas to places in the Middle East, South East Asia, the US and in a couple of cases, business to Turkish Technic, as it will take some time for India to have the capacity to do such works. 'With this most recent development, we will look to recalibrate where we send our aircraft, reduce the amount that we are sending to Turkiye and send it to other places. But that does take some time because aircraft have to be maintained… we are cognisant of recent developments and we will look to adjust our plans," he said. MRO refers to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. Currently, Air India has a fleet of 191 planes, including 64 wide-body aircraft. First Published: June 02, 2025, 07:03 IST
India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
More bad news for Pakistan supporter Turkey as after Indigo now Air India punished Erdogan by...
New Delhi: In light of the increasing tensions with Turkey, Air India has made a significant decision. The Tata Group airline will now rely less on the Turkish company Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its aircraft. CEO Campbell Wilson stated that Air India will now send its Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft for repairs to other countries. During Operation Sindoor, Turkey openly supported Pakistan. Since then, there has been a widespread boycott of Turkish products and services in India. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said that aircraft maintenance is a global business. He mentioned, 'It takes some time to adjust as circumstances change. However, we consider national sentiments. We also see what people want from us.' Currently, Turkish Technic is repairing some of Air India's large aircraft. Wilson said that for some time, Air India will have to send its planes abroad for repair. They will use facilities available in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and America. Turkish Technic will also be included in this. However, very few planes will be sent there. Wilson said we will send fewer planes to Turkey and more to other countries. Air India has a total of 191 aircraft, including 64 large-sized jet planes. Tensions between India and Turkey have been rising since May. Turkey condemned India's attacks in Pakistan. Following this, on May 15, India's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of the Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Private Limited, citing national security as the reason. Then on May 30, the aviation regulator DGCA granted IndiGo a final three-month extension to rent two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines. This extension ends on August 31. This means that the Government of India is cautious about its relations with Turkey. Air India is also supporting the government's decision. Therefore, Air India will now be less dependent on Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its aircraft and will use facilities available in other countries.
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Air India to move jet maintenance work from Turkey firm amid diplomatic tensions
Air India will look to send its wide-body planes, whose heavy maintenance is being done by Turkish Technic, to other MRO entities, as part of recalibrating its plans, taking into cognisance the recent developments related to Turkiye, according to the airline's CEO Campbell the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and condemning India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country in May, aviation security watchdog BCAS, on May 15, revoked the security clearance for Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd in the "interest of national security".advertisementOn May 30, aviation safety regulator DGCA granted a one-time final extension of three months to IndiGo on damp leasing of two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines till August 31 but directed the airline to terminate the lease within the three-month period. When asked about some of Air India's wide-body aircraft being sent to Turkish Technic for maintenance works, the Air India CEO and MD said it is a global business and a global supply chain."It does take a while to adjust when the circumstances change around us, but we are obviously sensitive to national sentiment and perhaps national wishes. So, regardless of which country we are talking about, we would clearly take cognisance of what people like us to do and expect us to do," he told PTI in an maintenance work of some of the airline's wide-body B777s and B787s are done by Turkiye-based Turkish the short-term, Wilson said the airline needs to send some aircraft for MRO works overseas to places in the Middle East, South East Asia, the US and, in a couple of cases, business to Turkish Technic as it will take some time for India to have the capacity to do such works."With this most recent development, we will look to recalibrate where we sent our aircraft, reduce the amount that we are sending to Turkiye and send it to other places."But that does take some time because aircraft have to be maintained... we are cognisant of recent developments, and we will look to adjust our plans," he refers to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. Currently, Air India has a fleet of 191 planes, including 64 wide-body InMust Watch
