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Topic: Vistara

22 incidents of hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines this week. What we know so far

Mumbai Police have lodged 5 cases so far, Delhi Police have registered 8. No arrests yet, but a minor and a 32-year-old shop owner from Chhattisgarh have been detained.

Will Vistara legacy disappear with its merger? Depends on whether Air India is ready to evolve

Vistara’s departure now is being felt by passengers. It’s not just the food, but also how it is served, in-flight entertainment units and premium economy seats.

Trying to fly Vistara after November? It’s Air India you will get as merger plan reaches conclusion

The aircraft, schedule & crew will remain unchanged until early 2025. Those seeking to book Vistara beyond 12 November will be redirected to Air India website starting 3 September.

After Vistara, Air India Express runs into turbulence as cabin crew goes on ‘mass sick leave’

Tata Group-owned Air India Express has cancelled more than 70 scheduled flights and delayed many others after a section of its cabin crew called in sick at the last minute.

Pilots, engineers, maintenance crew — skilled worker shortages add to crisis in aviation sector

India’s aviation space is grappling with more than just a pilot deficit problem as industry experts highlight the need for the government and the aviation regulator to step in.

Vistara operations have stabilised, ‘should have planned better’, CEO Kannan tells employees

The Tata-owned airline had to cancel flights in the past few weeks, the key reasons being crew unavailablity and stretched pilot rosters.

Disgruntled pilots are a sign of worry. Vistara should fix HR before resuming operations

In a letter, dated 4 April, to Tata Sons Chairperson N Chandrasekaran, Air India pilots' unions alleged that pilot are being subjected to conditions and treatment ‘reminiscent of bonded labourers’.

Vistara flight disruptions may end by weekend — CEO meets pilots

Vinod Kannan acknowledged there were issues related to stretched working hours & assured pilots of tweaking the rostering system to make it more relaxed, said an insider.

DGCA seeks daily reports from Vistara as pilot shortage forces flight delay, cancellations

Pilots have called in sick en masse, indicating their disapproval of the new pay structure of the Tata Group company.

On Camera

What is the cost of this ‘Nobody’s War’ in Iran? Morality

In the Mahabharata, Vidur says sacrifice is needed for the greater good. This begs the question: What is the 'greater good' in the Iran War?

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.