American carrier ATA Airlines has named India-born Subodh Karnik as its president and chief executive officer effective from 2007.
Karnik was mandated to oversee commercial and sales functions of the airline. He took over from Hameed Ali, who joined the airline's board.
Jet Airways expects to return to profit in the next 18 months, following implementation of a new route network and fleet strategy and cost optimisation measures.
Jet and Etihad stand to benefit from cost savings and synergies in areas such as fleet acquisition, maintenance and training.
The Bombay high court on Friday said it will have to hear senior IPS officer and current acting director general of police of Maharashtra, Sanjay Pandey before passing an order on a petition seeking permanent appointment of an officer to the post.