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747-237 · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:50 am Post subject:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/tata-sia-gets-ready-for-proving-passenger-flights-in-september/articleshow/38889982.cms

Tata-SIA gets ready for proving passenger flights in September

23 Jul, 2014

Tata-SIA Airlines has told the aviation regulator that it would be ready to conduct a demonstration in September to prove that it can operate passenger flights, an official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.

Its plan to carry out the proving flight in mid- or end-September means the joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines would miss its initial target to launch flight operations on September 1.

Tata-SIA representatives conveyed the plan on the proving flight to the DGCA on Monday. "They have told us that the proving flight can be conducted either in middle or end-September and they are expecting their first aircraft in the first week of September," said the DGCA official. An airline spokesperson confirmed the development.

747-237 · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:24 pm Post subject:

The_Goat · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:57 pm Post subject:

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747-237 · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:28 pm Post subject:

lavence7 · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:33 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:22 am Post subject:

Looks like they are hiring only women as FAs.

Mandatory Role Requisites :

Only Ladies please.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/17505724?trk=job_view_similar_jobs

Caliguy · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:49 pm Post subject:

So I've had to launch some new businesses here in the states. My guess is they haven't announced the name as they are trying to either (1) purchase a brand already owned by someone else or (2) are trying to trademark the name in several countries. I assume they have a second choice name that is fully cleared and ready to go if their idea name doesn't work out. Just my 2 cents

Jaysit · Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 4346

Well, the Kingfisher trademark is for sale. Mr. Green

The_Goat · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:52 pm Post subject:

Jeh · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:59 pm Post subject:

Perhaps they're trying to bring back Vayudoot Twisted Evil

The_Goat · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:11 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:21 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 6:23 am Post subject:

Tata-SIA plans to unveil its official airline name on Monday (Aug 11). There is going to be an Indian Independence Day angle to all this.

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Nimish · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:51 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 6:19 pm Post subject:

Nimish · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 6:28 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 6:31 pm Post subject:

ssbmat · Member Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 1710

I am sure it will be something related to Indi- like Indi-fly or Fly-India.

I would love it to have a very Indian sounding name like Pushpak Vimana or Bharat Udaan or Parwaaz-e-Hind !!..

The_Goat · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:15 pm Post subject:

justbala · Member Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 1898 Location: Bangalore

How abt Air Hind?!

747-237 · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 2:14 am Post subject:

http://www.livemint.com/Companies/XSkOafNZBxHOfNiX7ACNLK/TataSIA-to-pursue-outsourced-strategy.html

Tata-SIA to pursue outsourced strategy

Tata-SIA ties up with Air India, which will manage ground-handling and engineering services for the new airline

Aug 08 2014

Tata-SIA Airlines Ltd, the joint venture (JV) between Tata Sons Ltd and Singapore Airlines Ltd, is pursuing an outsourcing model for its operations in India and has tied up with state-owned Air India Ltd to execute parts of the strategy before its expected takeoff in October.

Air India will manage ground-handling and engineering services for Tata-SIA, said two executives at the national airline who spoke on condition of anonymity.

“Their ground-handling and engineering checks will be done by us. For the big checks, they already have an MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul facility) in Singapore,” one of the officials said.

The outsourcing strategy adopted by Tata-SIA sets a sort of precedent in India, where most airlines have their own staff to perform engineering checks on their fleet and for ground-handling functions. Airlines have even taken the government to court in the past for forcing them to hire external ground handlers.

Air India Engineering Services Ltd, a subsidiary of the national airline, will provide engineering services to Tata-SIA. Staff of Air India SATS Airport Service Pvt. Ltd are expected to perform ground-handling duties for the airline at major airports; Air India Air Transport Services Ltd will look after ground handling at non-metro airports. A Tata-SIA duty manager will oversee the ground handling.

Nimish · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 12:15 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:01 pm Post subject:

There are rumors that the airline is going to be called "Vistara" or "Visatara Air", however these are unconfirmed and I wouldn't bet on this at all.

The_Goat · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:18 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:22 am Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:33 am Post subject:

Vistara(?)'s airline code is going to be UK.

The_Goat · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:13 pm Post subject:

jbalonso777 · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 3:58 pm Post subject:

Here it is, Vistara:

Source: https://twitter.com/airvistara

747-237, time for a change in name of the topic for this thread? Smile

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The_Goat · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:09 pm Post subject:

Nice name and livery Very Happy

All the very best, Vistara! God knows you are going to need it.
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747-237 · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:22 pm Post subject:

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Jeh · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:05 pm Post subject:

Their name and logo reminds me of another Tata brand -

Aseem · Member Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 2841 Location: YYZ

Not a particularly easy name to pronounce. But, we will gradually get used to it. I am particularly looking forward to something better than usual interiors. The uniform looks SG inspired, and nothing wrong with it. A peacock version of SG.

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indopaki · Member Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 479 Location: Pakistan

The logo looks very Middle Eastern making it seem like a carrier from there, a highly stylised Paisley might have been better.

The_Goat · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:23 pm Post subject:

A certain JRD Tata will be a happy man today. His soul will finally rest in peace.

His dreams are taking wing again. JRD had made everyone in the Tata Group believe in his vision...and they never forgot.

Air Vistara should name their first aircraft after him. There cannot be a better tribute.
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jbalonso777 · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:33 pm Post subject:

Hmm, I wonder why UK selected Slender Man as the 'mannequin' to show off the FA dress design? Razz

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747-237 · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:40 pm Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:50 pm Post subject:

At the opening, Tata / SIA used this picture in their presentation of the historical background of Tata & Air India.

Air India, however, never had an airplane named "Bengal Tigress". They did have an L-749A (VT-DEO) named "Bengal Princess"

Someone screwed up !!