In a significant move towards the merger of India’s aviation industry, Air India and Vistara have secured CAR (Civil Aviation Requirement) 145 approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to integrate their aircraft line maintenance operations, as per an official release. to integrate their aircraft line maintenance operations. This development marks a crucial step in the ongoing merger process between the two airlines, aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing service efficiency.

The DGCA’s approval allows Air India and Vistara to merge their line maintenance activities, which include routine checks and minor repairs of aircraft at airports. This integration is expected to bring about operational synergies, leading to cost savings, improved resource utilisation, and technical expertise across the combined fleet.

Air India has so far in-housed line maintenance at 12 stations in India and the move will further bolster the in-house line maintenance capabilities of Air India by making it more self-reliant and streamlined. By merging Air India and Vistara, the group intends to create a larger, more competitive airline that can better serve both domestic and international markets. The unified maintenance operations will also enable the airlines to offer a more seamless and reliable travel experience for passengers.