Major revamp in Air India's top management in next 30 days, says Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel. 

Some heads are going to roll, he said.

Seven independent directors to be brought on the AI board, Civil Aviation ministry sources said adding internationally reputed persons will be inducted.

A global advertisement will be put out for a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Air India, say Civil Aviation Ministry sources.

There will be partial disinvestment of Air India in the near future, say Civil Aviation Ministry sources.

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