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Mumbai, Oct 16 Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation
Praful Patel has said the merger of Air India and Indian
would take place by March 2007.
Speaking at a function to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee
celebrations of Air India yesterday, Mr Patel said merger will be in the
interest of both the companies.
Mr Patel said for the last couple of years, the aviation industry
had not received due attention, but now the Central Government has
focussed concentration on this sector and 68 new aircraft will be
added to the Air India fleet starting November till 2012 to link
Europe, US, Australia, Africa and other destinations across the
world.
Mr Patel, earlier, garlanded a bust of father of the Indian
aviation industry J R D Tata in the Air India building.
Speaking on the occasion, Air India CMD Thulasi Das said the
merger of the two airlines will lead to the emergence of a strong
national carrier.
It was on October 15, 1932, that Mr Tata had flown a Puss
Moth aircraft from Karachi to Mumbai via Ahmedabad.
A laser show was also organised on the occasion. The 30-minute
laser show showcased Air India’s journey over the last 74 years. A
new emblem was also unveiled for the 75th year on this occasion.
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