Worn-out fleet, poor service: Tata's flight plan for Air India faces many challenges

Worn-out fleet, poor service: Tata's flight plan for Air India faces many challenges

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Tata Sons’ $2.4 billion purchase of debt-ridden, government-owned Air India will give the conglomerate immediate access to valuable flying rights and landing slots that will help it claw back market share from foreign rivals.