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Air India's Ambitious Turnaround Plan

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-07T10:58:39.688686+05:30

- Air India is launching a multi-year turnaround program focusing initially on its aging Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, aiming for completion by early 2027. - The airline, now under Tata Group ownership, is striving to compete with Middle Eastern rivals through cheaper fares, fresh cabins, and shorter layover times. - CEO Campbell Wilson emphasizes consistency in product quality, crew service, punctuality, and overall experience as key to the airline's success. - Air India is tapping into India's growing travel market, upgrading infrastructure, and placing massive orders for new aircraft to enhance its fleet. - Despite challenges like supply-chain snags, Wilson is optimistic about improving transit times and overall passenger experience, positioning Air India as a global competitor. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/air-india-pushes-jet-upgrade-to-lure-back-disgruntled-passengers-12986542.html), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/sleeker-cabins-shorter-layovers-air-india-pushes-jet-upgrade-to-lure-back-disgruntled-passengers/articleshow/120049451.cms)

Air India is launching a multi-year turnaround program focusing initially on its aging Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, aiming for completion by early 2027.
The airline, now under Tata Group ownership, is striving to compete with Middle Eastern rivals through cheaper fares, fresh cabins, and shorter layover times.
CEO Campbell Wilson emphasizes consistency in product quality, crew service, punctuality, and overall experience as key to the airline's success.
Air India is tapping into India's growing travel market, upgrading infrastructure, and placing massive orders for new aircraft to enhance its fleet.
Despite challenges like supply-chain snags, Wilson is optimistic about improving transit times and overall passenger experience, positioning Air India as a global competitor.

Source: Moneycontrol, The Economic Times

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