Arvind Singh takes over as AAI chairman

NEW DELHI: Arvind Singh, a 1988-batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre, on Wednesday took charge as the chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), an official release said.nn

We are happy to announce that Sh. Arvind Singh (IAS) assumed charge as Chairman of #AAI today. He'll lead our efforts to achieve organisational goals of providing world-class airport infrastructure, top-of-the-line facilities and world's best air navigation services. pic.twitter.com/FD754jUbQD

— Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) November 6, 2019

nnThe AAI, which comes under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, owns and manages more than 100 airports across the country.nnPrior to this appointment, Singh was the additional chief secretary (Energy) of Maharashtra government.nnHe also worked as chairman and managing director of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited and Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited.nn”In his new assignment as the Chairman of the AAI, Singh will lead efforts to achieve AAI’s organisational goals of providing world-class airport infrastructure, top-of-the-line facilities and leading air navigation services in the world,” the AAI said in the release.nnSource: Press Trust of India