Air India, Tata Group
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Here’s a refreshed overview of Air India under Tata Group ownership:
Return to the Tata Fold
In October 2021, Tata Sons won a ₹180 billion (~$2.4 billion) bid to acquire Air India, taking over its liabilities and marking the airline’s return to its pre‑nationalization roots .
The acquisition also brought Air India Express and AISATS into the Tata portfolio, with the handover formally completed on 27 January 2022 .
Rebuilding & Expansion
Since taking control, Tata has overseen a 41% increase in flights, launched 24 new international routes, and 12 domestic ones .
A massive fleet overhaul is underway: 210 Airbus A320neos and 40 A350s are on order, making for a total of 250 aircraft from Airbus alone .
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Strategic Consolidation
Tata merged various airline ventures:
Vistara (Tata–Singapore Airlines JV) merged into Air India, creating India’s largest international carrier with a ~218‑plane fleet and SIA holding a 25.1% stake post-merger in Nov 2024 .
AirAsia India was folded into Air India Express, forming a single low-cost subsidiary .
Modernization & Culture Shift
Tata launched Vihaan.ai, a transformation roadmap focused on network, fleet, customer experience, tech upgrades, safety, and sustainability .
Under CEO Campbell Wilson, the airline:
Overhauled workforce: average age dropped from 54 to 34, with 5,000 hires in 18 months  .
Introduced performance-focused culture, including new training, clearer roles, and incentives .
New Branding & Livery
In August 2023, Air India unveiled a striking new logo and livery designed by FutureBrand:
Iconic window motif moved to the tail.
New palette: deeper red, aubergine, and gold underbelly.
First A350 delivered in December 2023, with full fleet refresh aimed by end‑2026 .
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Recent Tragedy & Response
On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787, tragically crashed in Ahmedabad—the worst aviation disaster in India in decades .
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Chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasized the “clean engine history”, newly installed engines, and fully serviced crew .
Interim measures included a 15% cut in wide-body flights, grounding aircraft for inspections, a crash compensation trust, and proactive communication with loyalty members .
Bottom Line
Under Tata, Air India has:
Rejuvenated its fleet and route network,
Unified its brand across full-service and low-cost offerings,
• Reinvented its corporate culture,
• Launched a bold rebrand,
• While facing and addressing a significant safety crisis.
Type more if you’d like details on specific routes, fleet updates, loyalty programs, or the Jaipur–Ahmedabad service.
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