At an event marking the 121st birth anniversary of J. R. D. Tata, Tata Group chairman N. Chandrasekaran emphasised that Air India’s revival goes beyond profit — it is a duty. The airline is undergoing a five-year transformation after being acquired in 2022, but progress has faced headwinds. Global supply-chain disruptions have delayed delivery of aircraft parts and new planes, infrastructure work has slowed, and aviation remains a capital-intensive business with thin margins.
Despite these challenges, Chandrasekaran expressed optimism about the long-term potential of India’s aviation sector. He noted that every 1 per cent increase in GDP tends to translate to about 2 per cent growth in domestic air travel — meaning sustained economic growth could fuel a boom in air travel for decades.
For the Tata Group, then, turning around Air India is not just a corporate venture but a mission — to restore legacy, ensure reliable service, and help build India’s aviation future.
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