New Delhi, Aug 3 (TIWN) To ensure an adequate number of pilots for its expanding fleet size, Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) has decided to raise their retirement age from 58 to 65.

Tata Group-owned Air India is considering buying more than 200 new planes with 70% of them being narrow-bodied aircraft, according to aviation industry sources.  The airline's document said that considering the future expansion plans for its fleet, it is imperative to meet the workforce requirement.