Air India appoints former civil aviation secretary as advisor to chairman

Air India has appointed former civil aviation secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola as executive advisor to Chairman N Chandrasekaran, aiding in the upcoming CEO transition. Kharola, instrumental in Air India's privatization, will also manage government communications amidst the airline's significant financial losses and operational challenges, including extended flight routes due to airspace closures. This move aims to steer the carrier towards financial recovery.