Tata inks deal with Singapore Airlines to start a new carrier

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IANS Mumbai
Last Updated : Sep 19 2013 | 4:46 PM IST

Tata Sons have signed an agreement with Singapore Airlines and applied for necessary regulatory approval to set up a new airline in India, the two companies said in a joint statement.

"Subject to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) and other regulatory approvals, the airline will be based in New Delhi and will operate under the full-service model," the statement said.

Tata Sons will control the majority 51 percent stake, while Singapore Airlines will own 49 percent in the proposed carrier.

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First Published: Sep 19 2013 | 4:42 PM IST

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