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India needs three national carriers to compete globally, says Adani Airports CEO

India needs three national carriers to compete globally, says Adani Airports CEO

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Air India is shifting a larger share of its Europe‑ and America‑bound services to Mumbai because of ongoing airspace restrictions over Pakistan, said CEO and Managing Director Tewolde Gebremariam on Tuesday. The airline aims to rebalance its international operations amid the operational hurdles caused by the Pakistan airspace ban.

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  • center · 1 outlet

    India should have three national carriers to support its growing aviation market and strengthen its position in international air travel, Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal said, stressing the need to build globally competitive domestic airlines before opening up the sector to greater international…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 2 outlets

    Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal emphasized the need for three national carriers to cater to India's aviation demands. He stated that strengthening domestic airlines is crucial before embracing more international competition. Passenger traffic is expected to rise, requiring robust airline ecosystems…

    — The Economic Times

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Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal emphasized the need for three national carriers to cater to India's aviation demands. He stated that strengthening domestic airlines is crucial before embracing more international competition. Passenger traffic is expected to rise, requiring robust airline ecosystems…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

India needs three national carriers to compete globally, says Adani Airports CEO

Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal emphasized the need for three national carriers to cater to India's aviation demands. He stated that strengthening domestic airlines is crucial before embracing more international competition. Passenger traffic is expected to rise, requiring robust airline ecosystems…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Air India may shift Europe, US operations to Mumbai amid Pakistan airspace closure

NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said the airline was considering rebalancing its hubs and restructuring its international operations to mitigate the impact of Pakistan's airspace closure. “We have a unique problem with the closure of Pakistani airspace. It is affecting us, but our…

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