Vistara is evaluating Air India: Chairman Bhaskar Bhat

NEW DELHI: Vistara is evaluating Air India, as the government has announced 100% stake sale in the national carrier.

“Which company would not be interested in evaluating a sovereign airline of the country? “ said Vistara chairman Bhaskar Bhat.

On asked whether Tata Sons or Vistara is evaluating, Bhat said "we are a joint venture."


The government, which could not sell the airline last time, is in the process of selling stake in the airline and has announced a massive debt reduction to find takers this time.

Bhat was speaking at an event to induct Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that will be used to fly long-haul international flights.

Bhat also said that the airline is looking at destinations like London, France, Tokyo and Moscow and is awaiting approvals for the flight.