NEW DELHI: Preparing for a major fleet expansion, Air India — which used to retire pilots at 58 — is now going to give selected pilots an extension for another five years. Since the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and several airline globally allow pilots to fly till they are 65, AI is also planning to do the same for pilots with an impeccable safety and disciplinary record.
With an aviation veteran recently being given security clearance to make over as MD-CEO, the Tata Group is expected to place a big order for its airlines. The Airbus A350 has been selected as the wide body option and a choice for single aisles is going to be made shortly.
With an aviation veteran recently being given security clearance to make over as MD-CEO, the Tata Group is expected to place a big order for its airlines. The Airbus A350 has been selected as the wide body option and a choice for single aisles is going to be made shortly.
“Considering future expansion plans for our fleet, it is imperative to meet our workforce requirement for pilots. DGCA allows pilots to fly till the age of 65 years, compared to Air India retirement age of 58 years. Allowing pilots to fly till the age of 65 is a practice followed by most airlines in the industry. To meet our…