Question : JOINT VENTURE OF IA



(a) whether the Indian Airlines has signed an agreement with Singapore Airlines for maintenance, repair and overhauling of aircraft with a view to earn more profit;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether this would adversely affect the prospects of employees of engineering department who opted to remain in Short Haul Department;

(d) whether the Government propose to attach the employees of Short Haul Operations Department with the new joint venture; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor alongwith the steps proposed for rehabilitation of the said employees?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY )

(a): No, Sir. However, Indian Airlines and Singapore Airlines Terminal Services (SATS), a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, have decided to carry out a feasibility study to consider the possibility of setting up a Joint Venture company for ground handling services at Indian airports.

(b),(c),(d) and (e): Do not arise.