Vistara gets flying permit, to announce schedule soon

Last Updated: Monday, December 15, 2014, 19:28

Paving the way for launch of its flights, Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture airline Vistara was Monday granted flying permit by aviation regulator DGCA, almost nine months after it applied for the licence.

Vistara completes trial flights schedule

Last Updated: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 23:49

Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture carrier Vistara on Saturday said it has completed the trial flights schedule and is now waiting for its flying licence from the aviation regulator to commence operations.

AirAsia promises low fares in India; expects launch in Mar-Apr

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 12:27

Hopeful of launching flights in India in next 2-3 months, Air Asia chief Tony Fernandes says that the airline would introduce 'dramatically' low fares in the country, which would be cheapest in the market and take air travel to masses.

BOC to lease Airbus jets to new Tata-SIA airline: Sources

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 16:51

Singapore-based BOC Aviation looks poised to supply aircraft to India`s latest airline as new players jostle to capture growth in Asia`s third-biggest economy, two industry sources said.

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 15:14

India could ease restrictions that prevent its domestic airlines from flying on international services within a month, potentially benefitting start-ups set up by Singapore Airlines and Malaysia`s AirAsia that aim to begin operations in 2014.

Home Ministry vetting names of top bosses of Tata-Singapore airlines

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 15:01

Tata-SIA have applied to the Civil Aviation Ministry for a NOC to start a full-service airline in India.

HM vetting names of top bosses of Tata-Singapore airlines

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 14:40

The Union Home Ministry is vetting the names of top bosses of the new Tata-Singapore Airlines venture for security clearance, a major pre-requisite for the start-up carrier to get an NOC from the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Tata-SIA to aqcuire 20 Airbus A-320 on lease

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 21:37

The full service airline to be launched by Tatas and Singapore Airlines has decided to acquire 20 Airbus A-320s on lease, informed sources said on Thursday.

Singapore Airlines-Tata JV orders Airbus A320s for India launch: Sources

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 09:52

Singapore Airlines` new Indian joint venture with Tata Sons has chosen Airbus A320 aircraft over Boeing`s 737 to launch its operations in the country, sources familiar with the decision said.

`Leaky` A380 door eyed in Singapore Airlines emergency landing

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:12

A malfunctioning door is the focus of an investigation into why a Singapore Airlines Airbus 380 superjumbo was forced to make an emergency landing in Azerbaijan, the carrier said Wednesday.

Singapore Airlines jet makes emergency landing in Azerbaijan

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 14:28

A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 superjumbo made an emergency landing in Azerbaijan on Monday due to a loss of cabin pressure but no one was injured, the carrier said.

FIPB clears 20 FDI proposals worth Rs 916 cr

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 19:19

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has cleared 20 proposals worth Rs 916 crore, including that of Singapore Airlines to form a partnership with Tata Sons to start a full service airline.