Govt vitually shuts doors on agitating AI pilots
Virtually shutting the doors on the striking Air India pilots, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Wednesday said the sacked cockpit crew could return only if they applied afresh when the ailing
No work, no boeing 777 training: HC
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to hear an appeal of Air India, against its earlier order which had stayed fresh training for the national carrier’s pilots to fly Boeing 777, saying the pilo
AI strike: Ajit Singh meets pilots to end impasse
In a bid to end the stalemate, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Friday met striking Air India pilots for the first time and told them that there would be no victimisation if they resumed duty imm
AI may hire pilots if agitating pilots don't end strike: Ajit
Talking tough, civil aviation minister Ajit Singh on Friday told striking Air India pilots that the airline may hire new pilots if they refuse to end their agitation soon.
Air India braces for long tussle with pilots
Bracing for a long-drawn tussle with its striking pilots, beleaguered Air India has announced a truncated interim schedule for June, dropping several international destinations from its regular routin
AI files contempt petition against striking pilots
Air India on Wednesday filed a contempt petition against striking pilots in the Delhi high court on grounds that the agitators have failed to comply with its previous order restraining them from undertaking the stir.
AI stir: IPG ready to talk to govt if sacked pilots taken back
The Indian Pilots Guild (IPG), spearheading the 16-day-old strike, on Wednesday expressed willingness to talk 'right now' with Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh if the 101 sacked Air India pilots
Contempt notice issued to striking Air India pilots
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a contempt notice to the striking Air India pilots for not complying with its order that restraining them from continuing the 'illegal strike'.
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Ready to take back sacked pilots on case-by-case basis: Ajit Singh
The sacked pilots of Air India will be reinstated on a case-by-case basis, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said on Wednesday.
"All relevant procedures would be followed in taking them back. We hav
30 striking AI pilots sacked; 2 return to work
Air India on Monday sacked 30 more striking pilots as the agitation by over 200 pilots entered the 14th day with no signs of a resolution to end the impasse.
"The services of 30 more pilots have bee