Aviation

Air India Pilots Frustrated Over Vistara Merger Retirement Rules

As the merger of vistara air india merger approaches on November 11, a segment of Air India pilots is expressing concern over differing retirement age policies between the two Tata-owned airlines.

According to sources, Air India’s retirement age for pilots and other employees stands at 58, while at Vistara, it’s set at 60. air india merger This discrepancy is causing discontent among Air India pilots, who feel disadvantaged by the two-year difference in service duration.

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For Air India pilots, the main issue lies in losing potential working years, which directly impacts their careers and financial stability.

Although the management has standardized other aspects such as salary and working conditions between air india and Vistara, the question of retirement age parity remains unaddressed.

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) allows pilots to fly until age 65, but this upper limit is not consistently applied across the merged entity.

Consequently, the current policies mean Vistara pilots will receive two more years of service than their Air India counterparts. The issue is further intensified by recent changes to the common seniority list.

Many Air India pilots reportedly feel that they have been placed at a disadvantage here as well, with some Vistara pilots now holding senior positions despite having less experience and fewer years in service than their Air India colleagues.

Aviation

COMAC Secures $1.5B Regional Jets Order Deal with Hainan Airlines

In a move to strengthen its fleet and boost regional service, Hainan Airlines Holding Co. announced plans to acquire 40 ARJ21-700 jets from China’s state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC). As reported by Bloomberg.
The total deal, valued at up to $1.52 billion, highlights Hainan Airlines’ commitment to expanding its domestic reach with locally manufactured aircraft. The low-cost carrier Urumqi Air, part of Hainan’s group, will operate these jets under the deal, which outlines the delivery of aircraft in batches starting in 2025 and concluding by 2032.
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The ARJ21-700, China’s first independently developed regional jet, is designed for short- to medium-haul routes, making it a strategic fit for Urumqi Air’s service network. This regional jet features a seating configuration of 78 to 97 passengers, comac c919 price along with a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers—ideal for connecting smaller cities across China.
With this acquisition, Urumqi Air aims to further bolster regional connectivity, meeting the growing demand for efficient, economical travel options.In line with COMAC’s established naming conventions seen with the C919 narrowbody and the upcoming C929 widebody aircraft, the ARJ21-700’s designation emphasizes COMAC’s expanding product lineup.
Notably, in mid-October 2024, this updated jet model name was spotted on aircraft at Shanghai Pudong Airport, stirring anticipation about COMAC’s future plans.