Air-India unveils new emblem
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel complimented the airline for tackling the challenges despite stiff competition from international players in the country.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: State-owned carrier Air-India on Tuesday said it aims to become the largest international carrier in Asia with the acquisition of 68 new planes.
"With the acquisition of 68 new state-of-the-art aircraft, we aim to become the largest international air carrier in Asia," Air-India Chairman and Managing Director V Thulasidas said on the occasion of the airline's platinum jubilee celebrations.
Thulasidas said the carrier continues in its endeavour to provide the highest level of customer services since the maiden flight by J R D Tata on October 15, 1932.
The public sector carrier, which has entered its 75th year of operations, also launched a new emblem to mark platinum jubilee celebrations, a airline release said.
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel complimented the airline for tackling the challenges despite stiff competition from international players in the country.
Patel unveiled the new emblem, which would replace the Centaur, a stylish version of star constellation Sagittarius which was Air-India's logo.
The platinum jubilee celebrations were a significant achievement for Indian aviation as its growth can be held synonymous with Air India's development and progress, Patel said.
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