Question : NEW PLANES FOR AIR INDIA



(a) whether the Government plans to prune orders for new planes for Air India;

(b) if so, the present status of the process for procuring planes for Air India; and

(c) the likely impact thereof on financial position of Air India?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a), (b) & (c): A comprehensive restructuring plan for Air India is under formulation. All such issues could be then decided.