AirAsia - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   AirAsia has appointed whom as the MD on 5th Dec, 2016?

a. Vishal Abrol
b. Amar Abrol
c. Nitin Abrol
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Amar Abrol

Explanation:
AirAsia on 5th December 2016 announced the appointment of Amar Abrol as its Managing Director. This is in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Abrol was appointed as the Managing Director following the company's board meeting held on 29 November 2016.

He was appointed as CEO of the airline in April 2016.

He has over two decades of experience in the field.

AirAsia

  • Low cost Indian carrier.
  • Joint Venture: AirAsia Berhad and TATA Sons
  • Majority shareholder is AirAsia Berhad holding 49 percent stake.
  • TATA Sons holds 40.06 percent and Arun Bhatia 10 percent through Telestra Tradeplace.
  • Headquarter: Chennai
  • Started Operations: 12th June 2014
  • Fourth largest low cost carrier in India.