As Air India navigates increasing regulatory scrutiny and operational hurdles, Tata Sons has brought in former Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal to strengthen its strategic and compliance framework. The move is seen as a key step to streamline governance and address ongoing concerns raised by aviation authorities.
Strategic Appointment:
Rajiv Bansal, a former top bureaucrat in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has been inducted into a senior role at Tata Sons to support aviation-related matters.
Regulatory Pressure on Air India:
The decision comes at a time when Air India is facing increased oversight over safety compliance, service standards, and operational reliability.
Policy & Governance Expertise:
Bansal previously played a crucial role in the government’s aviation policy framework and was also involved in the airline’s disinvestment process.
Focus on Compliance & Transformation:
His experience is expected to help the Tata Group align Air India’s expansion plans with regulatory requirements while accelerating its ongoing transformation strategy.
Long-Term Vision:
The appointment reflects Tata Sons’ intent to reinforce institutional strength as Air India continues its fleet modernisation, network expansion, and service upgrade programme.
