Air India (AI) will invest $200 million towards its pilot training facilities as the airline expands its fleet and network, The Hindu Businessline (HBL) has reported. In February, AI placed a large order for 470 planes, spending around $70 billion (based on published list prices) in a deal with Airbus and Boeing. Apart from this, the airline is also leasing planes to add new destinations to its network.
To continue with its expansion, the airline is also spending on training facilities for cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff. To this end, AI will partner with plane manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, the HBL report said.
