The CNN Business Forum offered an insightful leeway into the challenges faced by Indian Aviation sector, despite India making huge leaps towards becoming an aviation super-power.
The Taj West End, zestfully presented the annual Asia Business Forum for the second time, with CNN playing the host. The event was a gathering of the movers and shakers of aviation, investors, entrepreneurs who struck the right chords of wit and wisdom. The discourse about the burgeoning Aviation industry, found itself the most prominent spot amidst the discussion.
While in an exclusive conversation with Richard Quest, the Civil Aviation's Union Minister, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, established that though the aviation industry is in hot water with all the heavy taxation problems and high operational costs, it still has a large impact on India’s trade and commerce. He said their main focus now is to improve regional connectivity, because that can open the door for a host of economic opportunities. Mr Gajapathi Raju with reference to the business model proposed by the Government affirmed that the correct blend of private and state partnership will help the aviation industry to conquer greater heights. When asked to comment on the privatization of the Government owned Air India, the Union Minister answered, “If it is left the way it is, it is bound to die. We want Air India to survive; it doesn’t matter where it is as long as it serves the Indian people and our Indian skies.” He added that the airline had not suffered from additional losses in the preceding 2 years, and also said how he categorically wished to see Air India thrive.
The interview was followed by a panel discussion on aviation, hosted by Richard Quest. The panel members consisted of the Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, Ajay Singh; the CEO of Vistara Airlines, Phee Teik Yeoh; and the CEO of JetSetGo, Kanika Tekriwal.
18/03/17 Voyeger's World
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The Taj West End, zestfully presented the annual Asia Business Forum for the second time, with CNN playing the host. The event was a gathering of the movers and shakers of aviation, investors, entrepreneurs who struck the right chords of wit and wisdom. The discourse about the burgeoning Aviation industry, found itself the most prominent spot amidst the discussion.
While in an exclusive conversation with Richard Quest, the Civil Aviation's Union Minister, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, established that though the aviation industry is in hot water with all the heavy taxation problems and high operational costs, it still has a large impact on India’s trade and commerce. He said their main focus now is to improve regional connectivity, because that can open the door for a host of economic opportunities. Mr Gajapathi Raju with reference to the business model proposed by the Government affirmed that the correct blend of private and state partnership will help the aviation industry to conquer greater heights. When asked to comment on the privatization of the Government owned Air India, the Union Minister answered, “If it is left the way it is, it is bound to die. We want Air India to survive; it doesn’t matter where it is as long as it serves the Indian people and our Indian skies.” He added that the airline had not suffered from additional losses in the preceding 2 years, and also said how he categorically wished to see Air India thrive.
The interview was followed by a panel discussion on aviation, hosted by Richard Quest. The panel members consisted of the Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, Ajay Singh; the CEO of Vistara Airlines, Phee Teik Yeoh; and the CEO of JetSetGo, Kanika Tekriwal.
18/03/17 Voyeger's World
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