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Vistara’s Final Flight Marks End of an Era as Airline Merges with Air India
As the last boarding announcements filled the air at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, travelers on Vistara’s final flight took their seats, surrounded by the airline’s signature aubergine interiors. With a sentimental tone, Captain Adarsh Mohan informed passengers that this would be his final flight under the Vistara name, symbolizing the end of the airline’s independent operations as it officially…
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India News
Mumbai to New York Air India Flight Rerouted to Delhi Following Security Threat
New Delhi: An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was rerouted to New Delhi early this morning due to a security issue. The flight, carrying 239 passengers, made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, where all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. “Flight AI119, scheduled from Mumbai to JFK on October 14, received a specific…
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Business
Air India Elevates Global Travel with A350, Offering a New Era of Premium Air Travel
Air India has recently enhanced its service on the Delhi-London route with the introduction of the state-of-the-art Airbus A350. The airline plans to expand this service to the US and other international destinations. This marks a significant step in the airlines ongoing transformation under the Vihaan.Ai initiative, aimed at elevating the passenger experience on all long-haul routes. The Air India’s…
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Vistara to Cease Operations as Merger with Air India Nears Completion
The merger between Vistara and Air India is nearing completion, with Vistara set to cease operations on November 11, 2024. This follows the Indian government’s approval of Singapore Airlines’ ₹2,058.5 crore investment in the Air India Group. The merger is part of Tata Group’s strategy to consolidate its aviation interests, bringing Vistara—originally a Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture—into the Air India…
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Vistara to Merge with Air India as Singapore Airlines Gains FDI Approval
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced on Friday that it has secured approval from the Indian government for foreign direct investment, marking a crucial step in the merger of its 49% joint venture, Vistara, with Air India. This move is part of SIA’s strategy to integrate Vistara into Air India, which is owned by Tata, to establish a leading full-service airline with…
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World News
Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Indefinitely Amid Rising Tensions in Middle East
Air India announced on Friday that it has suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv indefinitely due to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The decision, effective immediately, was made in response to the current situation in the Middle East. The airline emphasized that they are closely monitoring developments in the region, with the safety of their passengers…
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State News
Karnataka Chief Minister Greenlights Rs 17,835.9 Crore Investment Boost
On Friday, the 63rd State High-Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC), chaired by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, granted approval to six new projects and endorsed eight additional investment proposals totaling Rs 17,835.9 crore. These initiatives have the potential to generate 27,000 jobs throughout the state, as per official statements. The SHLCC greenlit six new projects valued at Rs 8,220.05 crore, along with…
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Karnataka inks MoU with Tata Group for First of Its Kind R&D Facility in India
Bengaluru: The Government of Karnataka and Tata Group companies of Air India and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) on Monday for an investment of Rs 2,300 Crore which is estimated to create about 1,650 direct employments. The agreement was signed in the presence of Siddaramaiah and Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil at…
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World News
DGCA Probes Severe Hard Landing: Air India A320neo Incident Under Investigation
DUBAI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating a “severe hard landing” involving an Air India Airbus A320neo during its Cochin to Dubai flight on December 20. The 5.5-year-old aircraft, which experienced a heavy landing with a recorded force of 3.5 G, did not sustain apparent structural damage. The incident prompted the removal of the pilot responsible from…
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