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Vistara: A long-cherished Tata-SIA dream that turned into reality in 2015

Back in 1994, Tata group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) made efforts to set up a joint venture airline in India. Six years later, they again tried to enter the country's aviation market, this time by teaming up to acquire stakes in Air India. However, the two attempts did not take-off. Finally, they realised their dream as Vistara took to the Indian skies in January 2015. On Tuesday, Tata group announced the merger of Vistara with Air India. The name 'Vistara' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vistaar' which means 'a limitless expanse'. Vistara, which is now the country's second largest airline in terms of domestic market share, operated its first flight on January 9, 2015, from Delhi to Mumbai. In October, Vistara had a market share of 9.2 per cent. At present, Vistara connects 43 domestic and overseas destinations, operates more than 260 flights daily. It has a fleet of 54 aircraft and close to 4,500 employees. According to the airline's website, in 2013, the two legendary bran

Tata Group to own 75% stake and SIA 25% in the merged entity: Report

The Air India-Vistara merger is expected to be completed within a year after getting all approvals

Tata Group plans to merge carriers under Air India, scrap Vistara brand

Tata is considering scrapping Vistara brand, Singapore Airlines Ltd's local affiliate in South Asian nation; Singapore Airlines is evaluating the size of stake it should take in the combined entity

Running airline in JV a challenge, says Air India CEO Campbell Wilson

'Air India already has scale... we are not doing this from scratch. We are doing this from a running start', said Wilson

Singapore Airlines confirms Vistara-Air India merger discussions

SIA, however, has cautioned its investors that there is no certainty of a deal

SIA in talks with Tata group for possible merger of Vistara, Air India

SIA owns 49% of Vistara in JV with Tata Group; Vistara could be merged into Air India, which is headed by former SIA executive

Singapore Airlines to restore pre-Covid flight frequency to Indian cities

Singapore Airlines to restore pre-Covid flight frequency to Indian cities

Flights to India will return to pre-pandemic levels by October: SIA

Singapore's flag carrier will progressively operate 17 weekly flights to Chennai, up from the current 10 flights per week, it said on Tuesday

Tata group's Air India takeover worries Singapore's antitrust body

Says move could limit competition on India-Singapore routes

Singapore Airlines' long-delayed flight to India finally ready for takeoff

Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong wants to pursue a multi-hub strategy as he expects India to be the third-largest aviation market after China and the US by the middle of the decade

Singapore Airlines aims to raise $500-$750 mn in US bonds deal: Report

Singapore Airlines is aiming to raise $500 million to $750 million in a US dollar bond deal, according to two sources

Airlines are removing seats to make space for gadgets and seafood

The grounding of passenger planes at a time of increased demand for everything from medical supplies to iPhones has boosted freight rates

Singapore Airlines to absorb SilkAir after 2020 after $75 mn cabin upgrade

The move comes as Singapore Airlines undertakes a three-year transformation programme designed to cut costs and boost revenue amid competition from Chinese and Middle Eastern rivals and low-cost carr