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Singapore Airlines’ 25% Air India stake turns into a high-stakes turnaround bet

Singapore Airlines’ 25% investment in Air India is increasingly viewed as one of its more painful bets as the Indian carrier’s transformation remains difficult. Recent reporting highlights sustained losses and ongoing operational and external headwinds—making SIA’s long-term commitment an immediate balance-sheet and strategy issue.

2026-05-17T22:04:01.228366-07:00

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Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss

2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00

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Singapore Airlines Group posts record FY2026 revenue and operating profit; Air India losses of $2.79B drag earnings

2026-05-14T04:37:18.448744-07:00

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

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Singapore Airlines’ 25% Air India stake turns into a high-stakes turnaround bet Singapore Airlines’ 25% investment in Air India is increasingly viewed as one of its more painful bets as the Indian carrier’s transformation remains difficult. Recent reporting highlights sustained losses and ongoing operational and external headwinds—making SIA’s long-term commitment an immediate balance-sheet and strategy issue.

2026-05-17T22:04:01.228366-07:00

Singapore Airlines’ 25% Air India stake turns into a high-stakes turnaround bet

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Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong says Air India’s transformation is a “long game” even as Air India posted a $2.8 billion annual loss, with geopolitical airspace disruptions and currency moves cited as major external shocks. SIA again defended its ongoing investment amid mounting losses and operational challenges.

2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00

Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss

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Singapore Airlines Group posts record FY2026 revenue and operating profit; Air India losses of $2.79B drag earnings Singapore Airlines Group reported record FY2026 revenue of S$20.5 billion (+5%) and a 39% rise in operating profit to S$2.4 billion, driven by stronger second-half demand. However, Air India losses totaled S$3.56 billion ($2.79 billion) for the year to March 2026, compressing group profitability, while Singapore Airlines cautioned on the impact of high fuel costs.

2026-05-14T04:37:18.448744-07:00

Singapore Airlines Group posts record FY2026 revenue and operating profit; Air India losses of $2.79B drag earnings

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BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround A BBC report says Air India is heading into the first anniversary of the June 2025 Boeing 787-8 crash near Ahmedabad—an accident that killed 260 people with causes still officially unresolved. The uncertainty is adding to operational and financial strain as the carrier tries to execute its turnaround.

2026-05-13T02:04:07.957614-07:00

BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs Air India is trimming international capacity starting June 2026, temporarily cutting services across multiple routes through August and suspending/reducing dozens more through the same period. Reports cite airspace restrictions tied to Middle East conflict, record fuel prices, and loss pressure during network turnaround efforts, including long-haul cuts.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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Air India appoints new SVP Engineering Air India has named a new senior vice president for engineering, strengthening leadership over the carrier’s technical function. The move signals continued focus on aircraft sustainment and engineering execution as Air India works through post-privatisation fleet and restoration commitments.

2026-05-10T08:53:40.509987-07:00

Air India appoints new SVP Engineering

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Air India retires last B777-200LR

2026-05-06T19:49:42.395826-07:00

Air India retires last B777-20

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Singapore Airlines’ 25% Air India stake turns into a high-stakes turnaround bet

Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss

Singapore Airlines Group posts record FY2026 revenue and operating profit; Air India losses of $2.79B drag earnings

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

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