P R Sanjai In Mumbai

Stories by P R Sanjai In Mumbai

'Lufthansa to increase frequencies'

'Lufthansa to increase frequencies'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2007

Lufthansa's route planning follows the traffic streams from or to India, which will connect Europe and North America, says Werner Heesen, director (South Asia), Lufthansa.

AI plans hub in Germany

AI plans hub in Germany

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2007

After merging domestic carrier Indian Airlines with itself, state-owned airline Air-India is keen on creating a hub in Germany for wider international presence.

Fly Singapore, Dubai at less than Rs 10K!

Fly Singapore, Dubai at less than Rs 10K!

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

International budget airlines are vying with each other to offer you the cheapest deals.

Lufthansa, Jet may ink deal for B777 support

Lufthansa, Jet may ink deal for B777 support

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2007

Lufthansa Technik, a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul major, is also planning to set up a regional component pool in India to support the existing customers.

Global PE players eye stake in JetLite

Global PE players eye stake in JetLite

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2007

Jet is believed to be in talks with leading private equity players.

TCS close to acquiring 2 Latin American firms

TCS close to acquiring 2 Latin American firms

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2007

The estimated value of these two firms is around Rs 200 crore.

Jet seeks Rs 200 crore cushion for JetLite

Jet seeks Rs 200 crore cushion for JetLite

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2007

JetLite is the new brand name of Lucknow-based airline Air Sahara after Jet Airways acquired it for Rs 1,450 crore in April this year.

Shell likely to hawk aviation fuel in India

Shell likely to hawk aviation fuel in India

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2007

International oil and gas giant Royal Dutch Shell is all set to foray into distribution of Aviation Turbine Fuel, fuel for airplanes.

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2007

Thiagarajan, who had primarily restricted his aviation activities to south India, is now locating stars of fortune in western and central India for possible acquisitions

Sukhoi to supply jets to Alliance Air

Sukhoi to supply jets to Alliance Air

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

Alliance Air, the feeder subsidiary of Indian Airlines, may fly Russian defence aerospace major Sukhoi's new civilian jet to connect regional locations in the country.

Biggies line up to fulfill India's aviation dream

Biggies line up to fulfill India's aviation dream

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

The potential entrants include the Essar Group, Punj Lloyd, Larsen & Toubro, real estate developer Atlanta, Hyderabad-based Nagarjuna Construction and Delhi-based DS Constructions.

Cochin Airport to start cargo airline

Cochin Airport to start cargo airline

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

The Cochin International Airport (CIAL), the first international airport in the country outside the ambit of the union government, is planning to launch a dedicated international cargo airline service.

Aditya Birla sets eyes on airport job

Aditya Birla sets eyes on airport job

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2007

Sources close to the development said the group will shortly take a decision on the business, which has seen interest from large houses like the Tatas and the Ambanis.

India may be big buyer at Paris Air Show

India may be big buyer at Paris Air Show

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2007

Govt to buy simulators; Kingfisher may place large orders for aircraft.

Air India may set up MRO base in Kochi

Air India may set up MRO base in Kochi

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2007

National carrier Air India, which will soon be merged with Indian Airlines, may partner Cochin International Airport for setting up an airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul facility near the Kochi airport, Kerala.

Destination India for global consultants

Destination India for global consultants

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2007

Almost all global engineering consulting companies are heading to India as the country is firming up high profile logistics projects in the midst of a dearth of engineering talent.

Budget carriers fail to expand market

Budget carriers fail to expand market

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2007

Only 9% of passengers on such airlines are first-timers: CAPA survey.

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2007

International no-frills budget carriers making a beeline for India.

Temptation buys HUL's marine foods business

Temptation buys HUL's marine foods business

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2007

Mumbai-based Temptation Foods has acquired the marine foods business of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever for an undisclosed sum.

United colours of Air India crew

United colours of Air India crew

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2007

The Air India and Indian Airlines combine, wearing the new Air India brand and livery, is set to give a snazzy new look for its cabin crew.