Chennai: AirAsia, the low cost carrier, is planning to take off in Indian skies in September this year with two aircrafts.
Bo Lingam, chief operating officer, AirAsia said, "the way things are going, looks like by September we will be able to launch our operations, provided we get all the regulatory approvals."
He added that there is scope for more airlines to enter the Indian aviation industry as the population of the country is high.
The airline's promoter Tony Fernandes is expected to visit in June, said Lingam.
Also, AirAsia India, which is a JV between AirAsia and Tata, today started the hiring process for cabin crew at Chennai.
The airline has said that it would hire 100 people for the position of cabin crew for the aircrafts.
13/04/13 Business Standard
