Tata orders Air India to defer up to 500 jet deliveries, cut routes as losses cross Rs 55,000 crore
Tata Group has told Air India to prioritise stabilising operations over expansion, deferring Airbus and Boeing deliveries scheduled for 2027-2028, trimming routes and postponing its Noida airport launch. Accumulated losses since the 2022 takeover have topped Rs 55,000 crore, with annual losses near $3 billion.
Tata Group has directed Air India to defer up to 500 Airbus/Boeing deliveries, cut routes and postpone Noida airport launch, focusing on stabilising operations after accumulated losses crossed Rs 55,000 crore since 2022.