Pradeep Singh Kharola

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It is been made clear to the babus in the civil aviation ministry that the divestment of Air India is the top priority of the government this year. (PTI Photo)

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The move surprised many since it is widely believed that Sushil Kumar is a trusted officer of the ED chief

28 Jul 2021 12:25 AM

Recently, airlines and airports had approached MoCA and highlighted the need to vaccinate their staff on priority basis, albeit once the medical personnel are covered. (PTI/file)

Aviation sector workers be vaccinated on priority after health workers: MoCA to MoHFW

The frontline workers mentioned in the December 28 guidelines does not include aviation sector employees

24 Jan 2021 11:41 AM

Lenders are carrying out the bidding process for stake sale in Jet Airways, which has a debt burden of more than Rs 8,000 crore. (Photo: PTI/File)

DGCA to seek credible revival plan from Jet Airways, says official

After weeks of uncertainty, Jet Airways on Wednesday announced temporary suspension of its operations.

18 Apr 2019 1:36 PM

Jet was the largest domestic carrier operating in the international sector with a hub in Amsterdam. (File Photo)

Jet extends suspension of international ops till Monday

Jet Airways, facing its worst existential crisis in it’s over 25-year-old history, extended suspension of its international operations.

12 Apr 2019 6:18 PM

On March 25, Jet Airways’ board approved a resolution plan formulated by SBI-led domestic lenders. (Representational Image)

Less than 15 aircraft of Jet Airways are currently operational: Govt

Asked about the active fleet of the beleaguered airline, the Civil Aviation Secretary said here that 'yesterday, it was 28'.

03 Apr 2019 1:18 PM

Ministry of Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola also said that instructions have been issued to the concerned airlines to make sure that no sector should be left uncatered owing to cancellation. (Image: ANI)

All Boeing 737 max flights grounded, DGCA holds meeting with airlines

Ministry of Civil Aviation Secretary said that the while 14 flights were cancelled today, tomorrow will be a more challenging day.

13 Mar 2019 6:57 PM

Air India chief Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed Civil Aviation secretary. (Photo: Twitter)

Air India chief Pradeep Singh Kharola to steer Civil Aviation Ministry as secretary

Kharola, a 1985-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, was in Nov 2017 named the chairman and MD of Air India Ltd.

06 Feb 2019 2:47 PM

Air India has already started using food items stocked from India during its onward journey to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Birmingham and Madrid, and use them when returning. (Representational Image)

Air India starts using food stocked from India on its return international flights

'It is being done to rationalise catering costs on international flights,' Air India Chairman Pradeep Singh Kharola said.

09 Jan 2019 7:39 PM

There are 12 cases of alleged sexual harassment before its various internal complaints committee, Air India has informed the Women and Child Development Ministry.

12 sexual harassment cases under probe: Air India tells govt

The Minister requested the CMD of Air India to sensitize the male employees so that the women employees do not feel threatened.

24 Aug 2018 5:50 PM

Debt-laden Air India has grounded as many as 19 aircraft, including nine Airbus A321, due to want of spares, resulting in a significant loss of revenue to the carrier besides flight cancellations, one of its pilots' body has alleged.

Air India grounds 19 A320 family planes for lack of spares: ICPA

Aircraft worth approximately USD 3.6 billion or approximately Rs 25,000 crore are lying idle in the hangars.

12 Aug 2018 7:13 PM

Air India will revamp its business and first class cabins on international flights to try to boost revenues by wooing more high-paying passengers.

Air India unveils revamp plan after privatisation setback

Air India currently fills only 60 per cent of the business and first class seats on its international flights to North America and Europe.

23 Jun 2018 11:05 AM

Disinvestment-bound Air India registered around 11 per cent growth in revenue.

Air India recorded 11 pc revenue growth in 2017-18, says Kharola

The airline's fiscal and performance parameters were good in the last financial year.

12 Apr 2018 2:44 PM

Air India chief Pradeep Singh Kharola also urged employees to pull out all stops and 'cast aside the deterrents that have been holding the flag carrier back from tapping the immense potential'. (Photo: File)

We have to perform if we do not want to perish: Air India chief to employees

Air India chief Pradeep Singh Kharola also said the onus to steer the company out of turbulence lies on everyone.

01 Jan 2018 12:22 PM

According to the Air India sources, the pilots had reported late for the duty leaving the waiting passengers furious. (Photo: File)

Minister faces passengers' angst for delayed flight, 3 Air India staff suspended

The passengers then reached co-passenger Aviation Minister Raju, who was sitting in the business class section, asking him about the delay.

14 Dec 2017 10:57 AM

AI appoints Pradeep Singh kharola as chairman

Bansal had himself succeeded then Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani who had been then appointed as Chairman of the Railway Board.

29 Nov 2017 6:43 AM