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Covid-19: Global aviation could lose $250 bn; India may take $3.6 bn hit

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), airlines could lose a quarter of a trillion dollars in revenue this year as commercial flights come to a grinding halt.

Singapore Airlines gets $13 bn lifeline from Temasek amid Covid-19 outbreak

Many governments worldwide have already stepped in to help airlines amid the virus-induced travel slump, with the United States offering $58 billion in aid

Vistara considering a bid for Air India, says chairman Bhaskar Bhat

"Which company would not be interested in evaluating a sovereign airline of the country?" Bhat said

Indian aviation companies rejig routes as coronavirus scare shrinks the sky

IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India Express are planning to cut the number of flights to Saudi Arabia and Dammam

Vistara to offer broadband service on international routes by March-end

A joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines, Vistara has tied up with Tata group firm Nelco to offer in-flight connectivity service

Singapore Airlines considers adding more Boeing planes in India

Vistara, Singapore Air's Indian joint venture, is considering ordering more 787 Dreamliner jets - whose sticker prices start at about $250 million each

Singapore Airlines to start fifth weekly flight on Kolkata-Singapore route

Currently, SIA operates four weekly return flights - on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - and SilkAir operates three weekly return flights to Kolkata

Airlines oppose Rs 8000-crore Tata Group-GIC stake in GMR Airports

IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir see undue favour to Vistara; GMR says fear unwarranted

Singapore Air picks crucial fight against Emirates for Indian skies

Vistara, 49% owned by Singapore Air and 51% by Indian conglomerate Tata Group, started out in January 2015

Vistara inks codeshare pact with SIA, SilkAir for international flights

Vistara, which commenced its air services on domestic routes in January 2015, is all set to launch its international operations

Mumbai-Singapore flight with 263 aboard gets bomb threat, lands safely

The flight landed safely at Singapore's Changi International Airport on Tuesday morning

Now, fly from Bengaluru to Singapore in A350 aircraft from May 18

Other flights of the airline on the Bengaluru-Singapore route would continue to use other aircraft

World's longest flight is a triumph over oil prices

The plane has a higher ceiling, bigger windows and a wider body, with less noise in the cabin and LED lighting that is designed to reduce jet lag

Here's what to expect in the world's longest flight: No economy seats

Singapore Airlines is bringing back its 10,400-mile jump to New York on October 11, to reclaim the title of the world's longest commercial flight

Singapore Airlines plans blockchain tech for frequent flyer spending

Singapore Airlines last month said it will invest "hundreds of millions" of dollars in digital technology over several years

Singapore Airlines unveils plush hotel rooms in the sky

Business class passengers will have their meals served on Narumi-designed chinaware

Singapore Airlines unveils first class suites to maintain premium allure

The spacious suites on its A380 will rival those of Middle Eastern rivals Etihad Airways and Emirates for the crown of the world's top first class

Tata's JV partner Singapore Airlines keen to expand network in India

Singapore Airlines wants to expand its network in India to tap growth in international passenger traffic.Singapore Airlines along with its group airlines - Silk Air, Scoot and Tigerair operate 150 flights each week to 15 cities in the country. On a standalone basis the carrier has around 2.7 per cent share of India's overseas traffic and is a dominant player in India-South East Asia and India-Australia markets."We would like to add more destinations," David Lim, airline's general manager for India said today. Lim did not share further details. Aviation consultants say the airline had been evaluating opening new routes from Singapore to Pune, Chandigarh and other cities.Capacity expansion will also require require a revision in India-Singapore air service agreements. Air services between two countries are negotiated by governments which control frequencies and number of destinations."Singapore Airlines continually looks for opportunities to enhance travel experience of our Indian ...

Singapore Airlines invests Rs 457 cr in Vistara, expects profit after 2020

In June next year, the 49-per cent SIA owned Vistara will collect its 20th aircraft

Singapore Airlines jet catches fire during emergency landing

One passenger posted a harrowing account and a video of the engine fire on Facebook