News for 'Air Asia'

US navy hits sanctioned tanker off Oman, all 24 Indians safe

US navy hits sanctioned tanker off Oman, all 24 Indians safe

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

An oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers reported a fire off the coast of Oman, with all crew members confirmed safe. The incident occurred amidst renewed hostilities between Israel and Iran, who exchanged attacks on petrochemical facilities.

AirAsia shareholder hits out at Tatas over venture with SIA

AirAsia shareholder hits out at Tatas over venture with SIA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

AirAsia says deal not violative of shareholder agreement.

'Shocked' I am in TIME's influential people list: AirAsia chief

'Shocked' I am in TIME's influential people list: AirAsia chief

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

AirAsia will expand its network across ASEAN.

US used half of THAAD missile stockpile defending Israel: Report

US used half of THAAD missile stockpile defending Israel: Report

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The US has reportedly depleted nearly half of its advanced missile-defence interceptors while defending Israel during recent hostilities with Iran, raising concerns about future readiness.

Is All Well With US-Iran MoU?

Is All Well With US-Iran MoU?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Much will depend on how the protagonists use the current interlude to work proactively for the beginning of a durable settlement or, on the contrary, prepare for a new round of escalation, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

BJP's Swamy moves EC over AirAsia, Tata-SIA licenses

BJP's Swamy moves EC over AirAsia, Tata-SIA licenses

Rediff.com5 May 2014

FIA has filed two separate petitions challenging the approvals granted to Tata-Airasia and Tata-SIA Airlines deals respectively.

South India Industry Feels Absence of Bengal, Assam Workers

South India Industry Feels Absence of Bengal, Assam Workers

Rediff.com23 May 2026

South India's manufacturing, construction, and services sectors are grappling with severe labour shortages, prompting employers to offer attractive incentives like free air tickets and salary increments to lure migrant workers back from their home states after recent assembly elections.

Was AirAsia at fault? Crashed plane did not get weather reports

Was AirAsia at fault? Crashed plane did not get weather reports

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

AirAsia Indonesia allegedly violated standard procedures which resulted in the pilots of the airline's doomed plane not receiving a required weather report before takeoff, a media report has said citing leaked official documents.

FDI effect: Air Asia CEO to visit India

FDI effect: Air Asia CEO to visit India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

A few days after the government made the crucial policy announcement, Tony Fernandes, chief executive officer of Air Asia, the largest low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia, said he would visit India this month.

AirAsia all set to fly to India

AirAsia all set to fly to India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Maverick entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, who built low-cost carrier AirAsia to be a formidable player in South-East Asia, is prepared for a price battle in the Indian skies.

Air India clears fuel switch checks on Dreamliner fleet

Air India clears fuel switch checks on Dreamliner fleet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

In a statement, the airline said it has completed precautionary re-inspections of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) across all operational Boeing 787 aircraft in its fleet.

AirAsia to invest $50 mn in proposed Indian airline

AirAsia to invest $50 mn in proposed Indian airline

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

A new Indian airline, proposed to be launched by the Tata Group, AirAsia and another Indian investor, is likely to start operations by the fourth quarter of this year with about $50 million initial investment by the Malaysian budget carrier.

DGCA to send team to Malaysia to inspect AirAsia facilities

DGCA to send team to Malaysia to inspect AirAsia facilities

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

AirAsia India, which is using the training facilities of its parent airline AirAsia in Malaysia, plans to set up similar facilities in India in the coming years, airline sources said.

Iranian drone strikes British Air Force unit in Cyprus

Iranian drone strikes British Air Force unit in Cyprus

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, an Iranian drone struck a British RAF base in Cyprus, prompting the UK to allow US defensive operations and consider evacuation plans for British citizens in the region.

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Manmohan issued notice to Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA and others and sought their response by October 30.

'Trump Genuinely Likes India'

'Trump Genuinely Likes India'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'The flip side of this is that he won't hesitate to call out India if he thinks its policies are hurting US economic interests or border US foreign policy goals.'

AirAsia in buyout talks as share fall put loans at risk: Sources

AirAsia in buyout talks as share fall put loans at risk: Sources

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes began talks with bankers to take Asia's number one budget airline private after a plunge in its stock price put $200 million worth of loans borrowed against AirAsia's shares at risk.

Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, cities in motion

Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, cities in motion

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The initial public offering (IPO) market in India last year was hot, with companies raising over $22 billion in 2025. But half of the 350-plus companies that listed on the stock exchange last year traded below their offer price, according to a new research report released by HSBC Global Investment Research - a sobering fact despite what otherwise looked like a rush of companies eager to list on the bourses.

How AirAsia India plans to generate revenue on its own

How AirAsia India plans to generate revenue on its own

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The company has charted out a three step process in achieving the target

World Cup 2026: Can Football Unite a Fractured World?

World Cup 2026: Can Football Unite a Fractured World?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is set to be football's largest tournament but will unfold against a backdrop of significant geopolitical tensions, including conflicts, strained alliances, and complex immigration policies, challenging its traditional role as a symbol of global unity.

Theatre Command Gets Push With New CDS, Navy Chief

Theatre Command Gets Push With New CDS, Navy Chief

Rediff.com11 May 2026

'General Subramani's appointment as military adviser in the NSCS has given him insight into decision-making at the apex level prior to formally taking over as CDS.'

Fly AirAsia X between Delhi, Kuala Lumpur for Re 1

Fly AirAsia X between Delhi, Kuala Lumpur for Re 1

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

The tickets will be available on the airline's site and will remain open on August 7 and 8. The cost of a ticket on Delhi-Kuala Lumpur sector wilh surcharge will be Rs 476.

Iranian plane set to pick up aid from India hit by US strike

Iranian plane set to pick up aid from India hit by US strike

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Iranian officials allege a US airstrike on Mashhad airport damaged a Mahan Air plane set to collect vital medical aid from India.

Indian airlines have kind of ganged up on us: AirAsia chief

Indian airlines have kind of ganged up on us: AirAsia chief

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The airline is also looking at cities in the northeast.

Objects spotted in Indonesian waters not from AirAsia plane

Objects spotted in Indonesian waters not from AirAsia plane

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The search for the missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 carrying 162 people in the Indonesian waters met a dead end on Monday.

'AirAsia should have applied for licence first'

'AirAsia should have applied for licence first'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Civil aviation ministry raises procedural issues in FIPB meeting.

India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pak: SIPRI report

India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pak: SIPRI report

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that India has expanded its nuclear arsenal and is developing long-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China, while also maintaining focus on its rivalry with Pakistan.

AirAsia promises low fares in India; expects to launch soon

AirAsia promises low fares in India; expects to launch soon

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Hopeful of launching flights in India in next 2-3 months, Air Asia chief Tony Fernandes says that the airline would introduce 'dramatically' low fares in the country, which would be cheapest in the market and take air travel to masses.

AirAsia QZ8501 crash: Tail section found in Java Sea

AirAsia QZ8501 crash: Tail section found in Java Sea

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The tail section of the AirAsia flight that went down more than a week ago was found on Wednesday in the Java Sea, raising hopes that the plane's black boxes might soon be recovered to determine the cause of the mysterious crash.

Chennai native to pilot AirAsia in India

Chennai native to pilot AirAsia in India

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Mittu Chandilya wants to bring a new meaning to flying for Indians.

AirAsia's aggressive fares to hit domestic carriers

AirAsia's aggressive fares to hit domestic carriers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

AirAsia is expanding its distribution network and increasing its offline travel partners.

We will go where no one goes, says AirAsia chief

We will go where no one goes, says AirAsia chief

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

India's new low-cost airline plans to go to Northeast.

Hope fades as search for missing AirAsia plane hits land

Hope fades as search for missing AirAsia plane hits land

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The multinational search for the missing AirAsia flight entered the third day on Tuesday after a futile day-long scanning of the JavaSea where the Airbus 320-200 is believed to have gone down with 162 passengers and crew.

Hard to do business in India, but will remain here: AirAsia CEO

Hard to do business in India, but will remain here: AirAsia CEO

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Tony Fernandes said the aviation sector here was a "double marathon" and not a "sprint".

AirAsia: The low-cost card may not fly in India

AirAsia: The low-cost card may not fly in India

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Unlike Malaysia where the airline did not have competition from other LCCs, its new market in India has quite a few thriving players, making it a late entrant.

Gulf War: Indian Airlines Face Rs 2,500 Cr Losses

Gulf War: Indian Airlines Face Rs 2,500 Cr Losses

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The broader conflict in West Asia, the largest international market for Indian carriers, has forced a sharp reduction in daily flights relative to the summer schedule.

Want To Own Ultra-Exclusive Cars?

Want To Own Ultra-Exclusive Cars?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'I own a few cars that I have had specified minutely to my taste, and it does feel nice to know that there are no other vehicles like them anywhere in the world.'

AirAsia India to break-even in a year: Tony Fernandes

AirAsia India to break-even in a year: Tony Fernandes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

CEO Mittu Chandilya said AirAsia will retain the Rs 990 fare even when the company goes for expansion of new routes.