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Air India Launches Wireless Inflight Entertainment Service ‘Vista’

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Air India has launched a new wireless inflight entertainment service, ‘Vista,’ for passengers on its wide-body aircraft as part of efforts to enhance the onboard experience until the completion of a fleet retrofit. This move comes in response to customer complaints about non-functional inflight entertainment systems on certain flights operated by the Tata Group-owned airline. The ‘Vista’ service is currently available on the existing wide-body fleet and will soon be extended to narrow-body planes. However, the service is not yet available on the newly-inducted B777 and A350 aircraft, according to an official release. With Vista, passengers can enjoy uninterrupted entertainment on their personal electronic devices. The system offers access to movies, TV shows, and music, along with a live map display for real-time flight tracking. The introduction of Vista aims to fill the entertainment gap while the airline’s older aircraft undergo retrofitting and the induction of new planes continues. Air India’s new wide-body planes feature advanced inflight entertainment systems, and the carrier’s operational fleet now consists of 140 aircraft. As the airline continues its modernization journey, the introduction of Vista is a step towards addressing customer concerns and ensuring a seamless inflight experience. Source: Business Standard  

CBI Clears Air India-Indian Airlines Merger: Shiv Sena’s Raut Demands BJP Apology to Ex-PM Singh

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has concluded its investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the Air India-Indian Airlines merger, filing a closure report due to lack of evidence of any wrongdoing. In response, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has called on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to apologize to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for previous accusations. During the UPA era, the formation of the National Aviation Corporation of India Limited (NACIL) through the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines drew scrutiny. However, the CBI’s closure report suggests that no evidence of dishonest decisions or conspiracy has been found. Raut highlighted the BJP’s previous criticism of alleged corruption during Manmohan Singh’s tenure and insisted on an apology from the party in light of the CBI’s findings. The leasing of aircraft under NACIL, overseen by then-Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel, has been a subject of investigation. However, the CBI found no evidence to support allegations of wrongdoing. Addressing reported disagreements among partners of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Raut emphasized unity among allies. He announced an upcoming press conference featuring leaders from the MVA, including Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Congress representatives, to address any concerns. Additionally, Raut revealed Thackeray’s participation in the Opposition INDIA bloc rally in New Delhi on March 31, aimed at safeguarding the country’s interests and democracy. This rally was organized following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate.

Air India Appoints Ravindra Kumar G P as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Air India announced on Friday that Ravindra Kumar G P will assume the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) starting April 1. Currently associated with Tata Motors, Kumar will succeed Suresh Dutt Tripathi, who is retiring from his position at the airline. With a distinguished career, including a significant tenure at General Electric Company, where he served as CHRO for South Asia in the last four years, Kumar brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His recent role as President & CHRO at Tata Motors since 2018 adds to his extensive background in human resources. Kumar will report directly to Air India’s CEO and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson. In a statement, Wilson expressed gratitude for the outstanding contribution of Suresh Dutt Tripathi, highlighting his vital role over the past two years, particularly during the transitional phase of Air India’s privatization. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Air India, following the takeover by the Tata group in January 2022. The change in leadership reflects the ongoing efforts to strengthen and streamline the operations of the national carrier under the new ownership. As Air India undergoes significant transformations, the new CHRO, Ravindra Kumar G P, is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the airline’s human resources strategies and contributing to its overall success.