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India’s aircraft fleet size expected to double in 5 yrs: Aviation Minister

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 10:30 AM 466

India’s aviation sector is expanding rapidly and the overall fleet size is expected to almost double in the next five years, said Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, reports ANI. Speaking at industry body Assocham’s CEOs roundtable on Tuesday, Scindia said, “In five years, we are looking at 1,200 fleet size in the country which will […]Continue Reading

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Vistara seeks developing new hub in Mumbai

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 12:15 PM 705

Vistara is planning to increase its services out of Mumbai as it eyes several domestic and international routes from the city where yields are better, reports Gauri Joshi for Simple Flying. Vinod Kannan, CEO, Vistara, said, “Mumbai is of high strategic importance for Vistara and is the second-biggest hub for us after Delhi. We have […]Continue Reading

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Singapore Airlines keen on overseas hub; terms India as key growth area

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 2 June 2022, 12:00 PM 1158

Singapore Airlines Ltd. is committing to a strategy of working with international partners and establishing overseas hubs after the pandemic exposed the financial dangers of not having a domestic air travel market, reports Bloomberg. The airline is open to opportunities and will evaluate potential synergies, CEO Goh Choon Phong said in an interview with Bloomberg […]Continue Reading