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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

No incentive cuts without pilots' consent: Praful

Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has clarified that the controversial incentive cuts for executive pilots have not been implemented yet.

At a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, Patel also stressed that no such decision will be taken until the issue is discussed with the concerned pilots.

Regarding Air India's future, the minister said, "The government has been considerate of Air India's problems. Our new measures will ensure the airline's turnaround within 2-3 years."

Though he admitted that dialogue with the pilots on strike had been inconclusive so far, Patel said, "I urge the pilots to end their strike and resume work at the ear

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