India, June 2 -- As India eyes a more prominent role in global aviation, Air India is positioning itself at the centre of that ambition. From a modernised fleet and increased international connectivity to a sharp focus on international transit traffic-the airline is rebuilding itself as a competitive global player. The airline's CEO Campbell Wilson shares his insights in an interview. Edited excerpts:

With the Pakistan airspace closure resulting in losses for you, how are you dealing with the situation?

Yes, we are discussing (the issue) with the government, whether they help (us financially) or not is their prerogative. One school of thought is that you say well, we don't know how long this is going to last, so let's just make a call f...