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NEW DELHI: Air India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have signed an agreement to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub for southern India, with an aim to boost air travel connectivity to and from India over the next few years, the airline said in a press release.
Air India (along with other Tata Group airlines – AIX and Vistara) and BIAL will collaborate to enhance international connectivity, operational efficiency, and passenger experience over the next five years. This includes strengthening the group’s presence at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB or BLR airport) through an enhanced network and establishing a dedicated domestic lounge for premium and frequent travelers of Tata Group airlines Air India and Vistara,” the press release stated.
Additionally, Indian carrier Air India has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Karnataka to establish maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities at the Bengaluru airport. This partnership will help to stimulate the MRO ecosystem and is projected to generate over 1,200 new job opportunities in the state
