R N Choubey

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An official said the government is looking at restructuring the Air India's debt. (Photo: File | AFP)

From time to time, govt is providing support to Air India: Choubey

The airline's accumulative losses stood at Rs 47,145.62 crore in financial year 2016-17.

19 Nov 2018 5:16 PM

Boeing is "concerned" over Jet Airways which is grappling with financial woes, a senior official of the leading aircraft maker said on Friday.

Aircraft maker Boeing 'concerned' about Jet Airways, says official

The full service carrier, which has been flying for over 25 years, is a key customer of Boeing.

12 Oct 2018 6:22 PM

The government has been looking at ways, including sale of non-core assets, to bolster the carrier's fortunes. (Photo: File | AFP)

Govt to finalise Air India revival package in 10-15 days, says Choubey

Earlier this year, efforts for strategic disinvestment of the airline failed to take off.

05 Oct 2018 10:48 AM

The debt-ridden national carrier Air India on Monday has recieved Rs 2,100 crore from the government as guaranteed borrowing, said the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Air India gets Rs 2100 crore govt guaranteed borrowing: R N Choubey

The disinvestment plan of Air India was stalled, due to lack of interest shown by bidders.

04 Sep 2018 1:50 PM

The disinvestment of loss-making Air India will not happen in "near future", a senior government official today told a Parliamentary panel, according to sources.

Air India disinvestment will not happen in near future: Govt official

The carrier's debt burden was more than Rs 48,000 crore at the end of March 2017.

29 Aug 2018 7:04 PM

Bids have been received for Pawan Hans stake sale, Choubey said here.

Govt receives bids for Pawan Hans stake sale

The last date for submission of initial bids was June 18.

20 Jun 2018 4:26 PM

The government will continue to pursue disinvestment of debt-laden Air India and revised bidding norms are likely to be finalised soon, officials said, even as the stake sale proposal elicited muted response from the investors.

Govt to pursue Air India stake sale this fiscal

The alternative mechanism headed by the finance minister would decide the future course of action on Air India disinvestment.

07 Jun 2018 5:58 PM

The government has proposed to offload 76 per cent equity share capital of the national carrier as well as transfer the management control to private players. (Photo: PTI)

AirAsia case not to have impact on Air India's disinvestment: Choubey

The deadline for submitting Expression of Interest (EoI) for 76 per cent stake in the debt-laden Air India is ending today.

31 May 2018 1:59 PM

Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey on Tuesday said the government could decide against selling state-run Air India if it does not get "adequate" price for it.

Govt wants to sale Air India at an adequate price, says Aviation Secy

The government intends to complete the disinvestment process by this year end.

22 May 2018 7:11 PM

Various parties which have shown interest in the Air India privatisation process, have raised significant and important issue related to the disinvestment and the government will reply to them, says R N Choubey.

Important queries raised by parties on Air India disinvestment: Choubey

Without elaborating the type and nature of the issues raised, he said the queries are interesting in nature.

26 Apr 2018 3:25 PM

The Civil Aviation Ministry could have a relook into the draft citizen charter that has proposed to increase compensation to Rs 20,000 for passengers who miss connecting flights due to cancellation or delays.

Civil Aviation could have a re-look into draft citizen charter

The charter has also proposed abolishing penalties on ticket modifications done within 24 hours of booking.

25 Apr 2018 5:11 PM

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