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Air India seeks amended U.S. permit after privatization

The filing requests that the DOT update its authorization to reflect Air India’s new legal name and ownership structure while retaining all rights under the 2005 U.S.–India Open Skies Agreement.

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Air India has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to reissue its foreign air carrier permit under its new private ownership, marking another step in the flag carrier’s transition from a state-run enterprise to a Tata Group–led airline expanding its U.S.–India operations.

Air India Ltd., now operated as a private company within the Tata Group, filed its application on Oct. 10 seeking an amended Foreign Air Carrier Permit and a matching exemption.

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