At the heart of the current controversy is the government's FDI rule
AirAsia India was set up as a three-way joint venture.
The firm, which aims to double sourcing from India, is looking at partnerships with institutions such as the IITs
Most airlines have fattened their profits, turned the corner, or cut their losses, except AirAsia India.
"For an airline, the most important asset are the pilots. They are a mature lot who understand that strikes will not help anyone, that planes have to fly; only then will the money come."
The government is keeping its options open.
AirAsia India began operations in June 2014.
To become a type-rated pilot, a person has to take additional training.
IndiGo, Jet, SpiceJet and GoAir demand level playing field in aviation policy, say government can't favour only two new airlines.
After IPL exit, beverage maker signs up as first BCCI on-ground sponsor
The airline will fly the A320s between the Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
With oil prices in a free fall, the airline is looking at regaining some of its lost share.
A govt official says there is consensus among the airlines and the ministry that fixing an upper limit in airfares will not be a constructive idea
The practice will improve OTP for the airline significantly.
Vistara was launched on January 9.
Competitors in the health and hygiene soap segment include Lifebuoy, Dettol and Santoor.
Jet has about 1,200 pilots operating Airbus, Boeing and ATR aircraft.
SpiceJet has cut costs to turnaround the carrier in a year's time.
Cricket doesn't need development. In football there are two elements - one is the game and the other is the philanthropy element. Cricket is a purely commercial decision.
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