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Nimish · Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 7:10 pm Post subject:

^^ I think this is just a v1 of the plan, the plan will certainly go through a lot of changes in the future - which might involve basing a/c elsewhere or different routes/ frequencies.
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Aseem · Member Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 2841 Location: YYZ

Would be interested in their livery. Hoping, just like their name, it too would be fresh and unconventional.

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HAWK21M · Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 1:58 pm Post subject:

Not sure if its a coincidence, but blue in livery or name is a reason for profits these days Smile

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Nimish · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:13 pm Post subject:

From: http://www.firstbiz.com/corporate/tata-sia-airline-to-lease-20-a-320-aircraft-to-to-begin-flights-in-september-86707.html

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HAWK21M · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:34 pm Post subject:

Hopefully they manage well
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himmat01 · Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1392 Location: DEL

Why am I getting a feeling that the long term object of Tata-SIA is to acquire AI?
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Nimish · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:16 pm Post subject:

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747-237 · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:14 pm Post subject:

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/tata-sia-airlines-to-lease-20-a320-aircraft-to-launch-flights-24164

Tata SIA Airlines to lease 20 A320 aircraft to launch flights

June 03, 2014

Tata SIA Airlines Limited, which is yet to get a flying permit, will acquire at least 20 Airbus aircraft on lease from a Singapore-based firm to launch their operations in India by this winter. “Tata-SIA has placed orders for leasing of 20 Airbus A320s from us,” Claire Leow, Head, Investor Relations, BOC Aviation Pte. Ltd., told PTI in Doha. She said the deliveries of these aircraft are likely to start from the third quarter of this year "around September-October".

The_Goat · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 3:01 pm Post subject:

I hate to be spoilsport but my gut feeling is that 9W, AI and maybe even some of the Gulf biggies, are going to pull out all stops to ensure that Tata-Sia doesn't get off the ground.

A well run, full service airline, operated by the most respectable name in Indian business in collaboration with a world leader and offering a quality product, is going to have a lot of people ganging up against it.

It will then be interesting to see how well the MoCA obeys NaMo's diktat about actively discouraging lobbyists.
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HAWK21M · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 12:35 am Post subject:

Any idea on the Source of the A320s .....are these new equipment.
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Spiderguy252 · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:42 am Post subject:

PlaneLover · Member Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 275

In my opinion it would be good for the nation if Air India gets sold to Tata-SIA. AI is not exactly a model airline, but it has some assets - planes, rights to fly certain routes, maintenance facilities, airline counters and such, and may be 30% of employees who are performing at the required level. By eliminating a major competitor the Tata run airline can prosper.

We may need a few more airlines to combine or disappear. There is not a market for 10 airlines, at least in the domestic sector.

All the major airports in India have got already got revamped or are in the process of getting a facelift - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkota, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. There should be at least 2 long runways in the above airports that can handle any type of aircraft in any weather. Widebodies should be able to take off without any payload restrictions. Let them start non-stops to all parts of the globe from India. That would make the gulf carriers redundant.

747-237 · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:27 am Post subject:

Board clears Phee Teik Yeoh as Tata-SIA’s first CEO

Yeoh was divisional vice-president at Singapore Airlines before shifting to Gurgaon late last year to head Tata SIA

The airline is planning to be prudent with aircraft induction. It will have five Airbus A320s within a year of the date of its launch.

http://www.livemint.com/Companies/97xXocKciznnqVvRBFR6zO/Board-clears-Phee-Teik-Yeoh-as-TataSIAs-first-CEO.html

The_Goat · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:30 pm Post subject:

This may be good news for some.

Tata SIA to go on hiring spree ahead of launch

The venture between Tata sons and Singapore Airlines will begin a major recruitment drive in a couple of days, hiring engineers, security personnel and cabin crew as it prepares itself for launching in the October-December quarter.

“We have received several applications but haven’t entertained them yet. The recruitment for these positions will start now,” said a spokesman for the airline. The salt-to-software conglomerate holds 51 per cent in the joint venture while Singapore Airline holds the rest.

Tata’s other airline venture with Malaysian carrier AirAsia will operate its first India flight on Thursday. Tata-SIA currently has a team of 20 top and second rung executives of the airline, most of whom have been recruited from either partner.

The top management includes Phee Teik Yeoh, ex- vice president at the parent airline’s IT division, as CEO; Giamming Toh, ex chief of the airline’s India division, as its head of commercial; Niyat Baru, former finance chief of Tata Realty and Infrastructure as CFO; Varadarajan Srinivasan, former HR head of Tata Teleservices, will head HR and corporate strategy; SIA captain Roshan Joshi will head flight operations while Rajinder Singh, also ex-SIA will head engineering services.

The airline has already shortlisted several pilots, mostly by connecting them from social media sites such as Linkedin.com and will have at least six sets of pilots by the time the airline is launched. It has leased 20 planes Airbus A320 planes.

The carrier plans to start operations with two planes and scale up to five. Tata-SIA airline is currently undergoing an audit by the Director General of Civil aviation before it is allowed an air operator’s permit. The company has appointed Ogilvy and Mather to help it finalise a brand name, but no decision has been made yet, said the spokesman.

http://content.timesjobs.com/tata-sia-to-go-on-hiring-spree-ahead-of-launch/?fromsite=toi&utm_source=toi&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=toi-tj-whitelabel[/i][/b]
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Spiderguy252 · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:33 am Post subject:

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Nimish · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:01 pm Post subject:

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747-237 · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:18 am Post subject:

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Tata-SIA-expects-operator-permit-next-month--brand-name-in-Aug/1262474

Tata-SIA expects operator permit next month, brand name in Aug

“Few steps are left, like the proving flight by our own pilots. We expect to get the AOP by July, and the planes (Airbus A320s) will start coming from August. In the first year of operations, we will have five aircraft, increasing it to 20 over the first four years,” the official said.

He added, “We have appointed agencies to select a brand name, which we hope to announce in early August”.

HAWK21M · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:27 pm Post subject:

This is one welcomed Addition to the Industry......most will be keen on joining up.
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d3vski · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:20 am Post subject:

Dual brands are not the norm but there is precedent for this.

Comair in South Africa operate a full service carrier (as BA) under a franchise licence and a low cost carrier (kulula.com).

Looking forward to the Tata - SIA operation.

747-237 · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:45 pm Post subject:

http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/dgca-dismisses-objections-against-tata-sia-paving-way-for-grant-of-aop-114070901078_1.html

DGCA dismisses objections against Tata SIA paving way for grant of AOP

July 9, 2014

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today disposed off objections clearing the decks for grant of an air operator's permit to Tata-Singapore Airlines (Tata-SIA) to start greenfield operations in the country.

"We had received six objections against Tata-SIA. We have disposed of all objections. With this the airline's application for AOP has been held valid and the permit will be issued as soon as all procedural requirements are met", said a senior official in DGCA.

The application for AOP, however, will be considered subject to the final order of the Delhi High Court where a hearing is scheduled on July 11 on the issue of permitting foreign direct investment (FDI) in greenfield airlines in India.

There were primarily two board objections raised against grant of AOP to Tata-SIA. The first objection pertained to the issue of allowing FDI in start-up airlines. The official added, "The issue is sub-judice before the Delhi High Court. Besides, the FIPB (Foreign Investment Promotion Board) has already clarified that FDI in airlines will be permitted in greenfield ventures. Given that, it was not within out jurisdiction to decide on the issue again."

Secondly, objections were raised related to apprehensions over whether the substantial ownership and effective control of the airline would remain in Indian hands given that SIA is a joint-venture partner.

There are three norms which were required to be addressed by Tata-SIA to address this concern. Their principal place of business had to be in India (the airline in head-quartered in Delhi). The chairman and two-thirds of the directors have to be Indian (Tata-SIA at present has a three-member board comprising two Indians chairman Prasad Menon and director Mukund Rajan; the other director Mak Swee Wah is a citizen of Singapore).

Another official explained, "Tata-SIA has said that the chairman of the airline would always be an Indian and be appointed by Tata Sons. They have also assured us that even if the board is reconstituted in future two-thirds of directors would be Indians appointed by Tata Sons. Effective control would therefore remain in Indian hands." Given that the airline met all laid-down norms, the regulator disposed off the objections raised against Tata-SIA.

Tata-SIA is currently in the process of completing documentation required for grant of AOP. The airline would subsequently have to demonstrate to the regulator its preparedness in operations, in flying commercially. The airline expects to take to skies in September this year.

DGCA, had on May 6, sought comments from industry stakeholders regarding the grant of AOP to Tata-SIA. The regulator had said at the time that the application of Tata-SIA for an AOP would be taken into consideration after the expiry of 30 days of issue of public notice and disposal of objections or suggestions.

747-237 · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 4:44 pm Post subject:

Tata-SIA Airline is to commence operations with an A320 SL registered VT-TTB.

PlaneLover · Member Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 275

When Tata-SIA starts operations I feel that Tatas should get out of Air Asia India. They should instead try to take over Air India which is now a Star Alliance member.

The_Goat · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:53 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:08 pm Post subject:

http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/tata-sia-to-have-new-brand-identity-114071501057_1.html

Tata- SIA to have new brand identity

July 15, 2014

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, which has partnered to launch a full-service airline in the country by October this year, is going to unveil an all new brand identity for their proposed carrier later next month. Tata SIA Airlines Limited would not draw on the names of either of the parent companies. Simply put, the new airline will not have the Tata or the SIA name.

A spokesperson of the airline confirmed the development.

The new brand name is expected to be announced sometime in the first half of August. The airline would have one aircraft in India by early September and launch operations latest by October this year. The initial plan is to begin services in five cities and then go up to eleven cities within a year of operation. The airline will have 87 weekly flights and these will link Delhi with Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Srinagar, Patna and Chandigarh.

Sources in the know say that while the airline will mainly have a business and economy class configuration, it might have an additional product offering in between the economy and the business class.

747-237 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:21 am Post subject:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Tata-SIA-eyes-October-launch-with-2-3-planes/articleshow/38584132.cms

Tata-SIA eyes October launch with 2-3 planes

The JV's original plan was to start operations from September 1, a date that has now got pushed back slightly. The launch is likely to be much before Diwali (October 23) as the festive rush begins weeks in advance.

The JV expects its first plane, an Airbus A-320, in September and plans to start operations a month later by when it would have two to three planes.

HAWK21M · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:48 pm Post subject:

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747-237 · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:49 pm Post subject:

That is a fake pic doing the rounds of facebook groups !

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The_Goat · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:14 pm Post subject:

So what is this airline going to be called???

They have all their plans in place and are even recruiting people, but still no name. Isn't that weird?

The one thing that should not happen is SIA having a say in the naming. They'll end up with something more suited to potato chips or trainers like Raffles or Scoot!
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