Air Indian
Mar 28, 07, 8:38 pm
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Air Indian
Blending the names of India's state-owned domestic and international carriers, Indian and Air-India, respectively, the government is planning to brand the merged entity as "Air Indian".
Here's the Link
I like the "Maharaja" as the logo. I would have preferred Indian's logo (Ashok Chakra) though. I have never liked Air India's Centaur logo.
Here's the Link
I like the "Maharaja" as the logo. I would have preferred Indian's logo (Ashok Chakra) though. I have never liked Air India's Centaur logo.
Mar 29, 07, 1:43 am
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I guess they want to be politically correct by not using the names of its predecessors.. like Air India or Indian Airlines..
But still, couldn't they have used something that sounds nicer?
Like INDIAN AIR, or INDIAN AIRWAYS or INDIAN AIRLINES , or how about just INDIA on its fuselage?
But still, couldn't they have used something that sounds nicer?
Like INDIAN AIR, or INDIAN AIRWAYS or INDIAN AIRLINES , or how about just INDIA on its fuselage?
Mar 29, 07, 4:06 pm
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Originally Posted by wask
Blending the names of India's state-owned domestic and international carriers, Indian and Air-India, respectively, the government is planning to brand the merged entity as "Air Indian".
Mar 30, 07, 10:14 am
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Originally Posted by Savage25
"Air Indian"? Does FT have a "puke" icon?
Seriously, are they not going talk to anyone with some knowledge of brand image / product name?
Maybe they should do a poll on FT for some names!
Apr 5, 07, 6:28 pm
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Air India will be the new name
Looks like someone at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India reads FlyerTalk. "Air India" will be the new name of the merged entity. Looks like the Maharaja will be retained as the mascot, but the merged entity might sport a new logo. Here are some links. Link 1, Link 2 (link may contain pop-ups)
Apr 14, 07, 7:56 pm
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We all know AI and IC have more than 100 jets on order. They have just started receiving them. Lets hope the new AI will put these jets to good use, get rid of all those oldies and most importantly improve the on-time performance and cabin service.
Apr 15, 07, 1:13 am
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Originally Posted by wask
We all know AI and IC have more than 100 jets on order. They have just started receiving them. Lets hope the new AI will put these jets to good use, get rid of all those oldies and most importantly improve the on-time performance and cabin service.
May 11, 07, 11:11 am
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Air India official announcement
Air India will be the name of the merged entity that will emerge after the amalgamation of the two State owned carriers, Air India and Indian Airlines, Civil aviation minister Praful Patel has said. The merged carrier will be operational by July 15.
