Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Stories by Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2018

Indonesia-based Lion Air Flight JT610, a three-month old 737 MAX 8, took off from capital Jakarta at 6.20 am local time on Monday and lost contact 13 minutes later when it was at an altitude of about 3,000 feet.

Will Tatas buy majority stake in Jet Air?

Will Tatas buy majority stake in Jet Air?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2018

However, any progress on the deal depends upon Goyal giving up control of the company.

'Doesn't the CBI work on holidays?'

'Doesn't the CBI work on holidays?'

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2018

'Work will now be basically file movements from one desk to another as both the government and the agency would not like to antagonise the court.'

Air India Mumbai building sale hits hurdle

Air India Mumbai building sale hits hurdle

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2018

It is also felt that under the current market conditions, the building is unlikely to garner the kind of funds expected from a prime real estate at Nariman Point

Why IndiGo dropped plans to buy plane

Why IndiGo dropped plans to buy plane

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

Lessor market sources said with the fuel prices remaining high, IndiGo would get better rates for the fuel-efficient A320neos.

Bad news for air passengers as govt junks compensation plans

Bad news for air passengers as govt junks compensation plans

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2018

Airlines have opposed the rules that make it compulsory for them to pay compensation to passengers in case a flight is delayed by more than four hours

Why aviation ministry rejected UAE's demand for more flights

Why aviation ministry rejected UAE's demand for more flights

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2018

In 2017, 60 million passengers flew between India and the UAE, the largest overseas air travel market from India.

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2018

The biometric entry will take place with the consent of the passenger and the present system of check-in will also co-exist.

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2018

The centre eyes airport-specific digital solution and ties up with start-ups to solve problem unique to BIAL

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

The geared turbofan, a step-change in the efficiency of turbines for commercial aircraft, has been hit by a slew of design flaws that have grounded planes, delayed deliveries and prompted millions of dollars in compensation claims.

How SpiceJet plans to grab India's e-commerce market

How SpiceJet plans to grab India's e-commerce market

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2018

The market, however, reacted negatively to SpiceJet's announcement and the company's stock dropped by 0.87 per cent as analysts became wary of diversion into a new business during a high fuel price environment.

Vistara takes economy-light route to bring in new fliers

Vistara takes economy-light route to bring in new fliers

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2018

'A growing segment wants to fly Vistara but may not be really ready to pay for certain products that come with a full-service carrier. That is a large segment and we can't ignore it,' says CEO Leslie Thng.

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India

Vistara may add more seats in economy class to boost sales

Vistara may add more seats in economy class to boost sales

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2018

To make space for the extra row, Vistara has opted for the smartLav concept offered by Airbus

Drones get the government's go-ahead, with riders

Drones get the government's go-ahead, with riders

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2018

If all goes well, from December, drones can be used for purpose like mapping, surveying and photography, which till now was illegal due to absence of any guidelines.

FinMin junks Air India's fund-infusion proposal

FinMin junks Air India's fund-infusion proposal

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

Airline told to transfer non-core assets, subsidiaries to special purpose vehicle

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2018

'Boeing has returned some cash to the airline which will help it improve the current liquidity crisis.'

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

The ministry has also asked that the cap of such borrowings is to be set at $500 million (Rs 3,450 crore) for a single company and $1 billion (Rs 6,900 crore) for the entire sector.

Why IndiGo, GoAir had to ground planes

Why IndiGo, GoAir had to ground planes

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2018

At present, six A320 Neo of IndiGo & GoAir are grounded waiting for engine replacement

IndiGo may delay low-cost, long-haul flight plan

IndiGo may delay low-cost, long-haul flight plan

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2018

The airline is not convinced that it will have a sizeable passenger traffic to make wide body operations profitable