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Air India Ltd is considering hiring retired pilots, according to an airline official with knowledge of the matter, as the money-losing carrier seeks to bolster staff to prepare for one of the largest aircraft orders in commercial aviation history.
The former state-run airline reached out to superannuated pilots, asking if they would be willing to opt for an extension, if offered, the official said, declining to specify any other details including the number of pilots and the duration of extension. A representative for Air India didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Air India’s move to increase manpower comes as the carrier is considering ordering 300 Airbus A320neo jets or Boeing 737 Max models, or a mix of both, Bloomberg News reported.