NEW DELHI:
Vistara is evaluating
Air India, as the government has announced 100% stake sale in the national carrier.
“Which company would not be interested in evaluating a sovereign airline of the country? “ said Vistara chairman
Bhaskar Bhat.
On asked whether
Tata Sons or Vistara is evaluating, Bhat said "we are a joint venture."
The government, which could not sell the airline last time, is in the process of selling stake in the airline and has announced a massive debt reduction to find takers this time.
Bhat was speaking at an event to induct
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that will be used to fly long-haul international flights.
Bhat also said that the airline is looking at destinations like London, France, Tokyo and Moscow and is awaiting approvals for the flight.