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Vistara and Air India are in talks to be merged by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines.

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TATA Son is now new owners of Air India and but they needs to tackle all of the issues that have led to the airline’s bankruptcy. It has undoubtedly rebranded its segments and offers good services. So TATA is already in the airline sector, with investments in Air Asia and ownership of Brand Vistara. Vistara has established itself as one of India’s best sector airlines. Thanks to its cooperation with Singapore Airlines, which provides great services and experiences in the airline industry and has awarded Best Airlines in the World for the past seven years.

To get to the point, Tata must devise a fresh strategy. Because air India is a global brand, it has decided to merge vistara and air India into a single company. By combining the two airlines, Tata might have a single point of control over marketing and services campaigns, as well as the ability to manage the aircraft fleet as a single organization.

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Singapore Airlines has now been advised of the proposed merger by Tata. SI has agreed to the arrangement as well, but has asked for a few extensions till 2022. Next year, it’s feasible that both airlines may merge. Because Singapore Airlines owns a 49 percent share in Vistara Airlines,

If we consider the point of view of merging airlines, which allows airlines to use its facilities and improve quality control, as well as combining airline ground services, which saves a lot of money.

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However, this may not be good news for Singapore Airlines, as its stake in Vistara may be decreased, and it may be unable to join Air India. If Air India expresses interest in merging with Singapore Airlines, it will be the most significant milestone for the TATA Sons endeavour. It has the potential to become one of Asia’s greatest airlines.

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There are still a number of commercial agreements that both sides must agree to before the new merger can be launched.

According to the source, the new CEO of Air India, Campbell Wilson, a veteran of Singapore Airlines, is a sign of a possible merger. “The two committees met and decided that Wilson would be hired by Air India. With the long term in mind, the decision was made. According to another source cited by the publication, Wilson has substantial global aviation experience and a long-term commitment to managing Air India’s turnaround.

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Both carriers’ fleets of Airbus A320 aircraft dominate domestic and short international flights, while Boeing 787 aircraft dominate medium to long international flights. For flights to the United States, Air India also possesses a Boeing 777. The Tatas developed Vistara as a high-end domestic carrier, whereas Air India has key slots in all major international airports.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

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Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.

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