Air India Secures DGCA Approval for In-House Aircraft Interior Modifications

Tata Group-led Air India has received approval from aviation regulator DGCA to improve or modify the interiors of the aircraft on its own. The airline is working on revamping its fleet and expanding operations. According to a PTI report, the airline has collaborated with Tata Technologies to improve the interiors of the aircraft in its fleet. Air India gave this information in a statement on Monday.

According to the report, Air India says Air India is the first Indian airline to receive DGCA's Design Organization Approval, which allows us to modify the interiors of the aircraft in-house. This initiative in partnership with Tata Technology is another milestone towards Air India becoming self-reliant in its effort to become a world-class airline.

The All India Cabin Crew Association (AICCA) has termed Air India's room-sharing policy for a class of crew members as illegal and unlawful. The ICCA has requested the Ministry of Labor to intervene in the matter and stop this move. The association is demanding hotel accommodation and housing conditions in line with the pilot housing policy as per previous agreements and tribunal awards. The association has also written to Air India chief Campbell Wilson, urging him not to violate the status quo and keep in mind the sanctity of the industrial tribunal and the pending industrial dispute on the issue.

Air India this month placed an order for 85 more aircraft from Airbus, including 10 A350s. Of the 85 aircraft ordered from Airbus, 75 are narrowbody A320 series aircraft while 10 are widebody A350s. European aircraft manufacturer Airbus had said it had received orders for 667 aircraft till September this year.