Business: Tata Group-owned Air India Express is currently in the investment and development phase and is expected to turn profitable soon. Company’s Managing Director Alok Singh gave this information during Aviation India and South Asia 2025.

Growth and investment period for business
Singh said that this is a period of development and investment for our business. This growth takes some time to assimilate. We are still reorganizing the network, much of which is already fixed.

Merger of Air India Express with AIX Connect
Air India Express recently completed its merger with AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India). The airline currently has a fleet of 110 aircraft, including the Airbus A320, A321 and Boeing B737 and B737 Max. Singh said this is the investment phase, but it is going to be a profitable business.

Objective of the airline
The airline has launched a comprehensive network optimization exercise since last month. It aims to enhance connectivity, strengthen hub operations, and build frequency density in key markets. The winter schedule will see the airline operate more than 2,700 weekly flights on 114 domestic routes and 780 short-haul international flights on 70 routes.