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More trouble for SpiceJet: DGCA might issue showcause notice

More trouble for SpiceJet: DGCA might issue showcause notice

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

DGCA sources pegged SpiceJet's total dues at Rs 1,600 crore (Rs 16 billion), which the airline owes lessors, vendors, income-tax department and airport operators.

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

According to the revised plan, promoter Naresh Goyal, his wife Anita Goyal and the directors nominated by the promoter would be asked to step down from the board, and the lenders, as part of the resolution process, will infuse around Rs 1,200 crore into the airline as emergency funding.

10 points that make the new aviation policy revolutionary

10 points that make the new aviation policy revolutionary

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The policy has been finalised after nearly eight months since the Ministry came out with the revised draft in October 2015.

US: Intruder boards military plane at Air Force One base

US: Intruder boards military plane at Air Force One base

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

After gaining access to the airfield, the unarmed intruder then entered a C-40 aircraft from the 89th Airlift Wing, known as the "presidential wing," officials said.

We are aiming for 85% load factor in 2 years: Air Asia chief

We are aiming for 85% load factor in 2 years: Air Asia chief

Rediff.com22 May 2014

AirAsia plans to sell 12 planes this year, a move that will bring in around 500 million ringgit ($156 million) in net profit.

IndiGo rules out fare hike

IndiGo rules out fare hike

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

The airline is currently operating on the Delhi-Dubai, Mumbai-Dubai, Delhi-Singapore and Mumbai-Muscat routes.

What led Jhunjhunwala to invest in SpiceJet

What led Jhunjhunwala to invest in SpiceJet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Falling jet fuel prices, stable rupee signal lower losses

Most lenders cool to funding cash-strapped Jet Airways

Most lenders cool to funding cash-strapped Jet Airways

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

After a meeting of banks on Friday on ways to make funds available immediately, a source in the know said lenders other than SBI and Punjab National Bank had not come on board so far to chip in with their funds.

Air India hiring: 1 in 3 pilots fails psychological test

Air India hiring: 1 in 3 pilots fails psychological test

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The airline might find it difficult to fill posts.

You can bag IndiGo flights for Rs 999 till Sep 6

You can bag IndiGo flights for Rs 999 till Sep 6

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The bookings of tickets under the four-day "festive sale" offer have begun from Monday for the travel period from September 18, 2018 to March 30, 2019, IndiGo said.

Jet Airways pilot assaulted woman passenger: Harbhajan

Jet Airways pilot assaulted woman passenger: Harbhajan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

An expat pilot with Jet Airways hurled "racist" comments at and assaulted a woman and also abused a physically challenged person on a flight, cricketer Harbhajan Singh claimed.

IndiGo Q4 profit slumps 73% to Rs 118 cr on higher costs

IndiGo Q4 profit slumps 73% to Rs 118 cr on higher costs

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The lower quarterly profit was mainly due to rise in fuel costs, foreign exchange loss and lower yield

Why British Airways needs to repackage its legacy in India

Why British Airways needs to repackage its legacy in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Ninety years later, BA counts the country as its second-biggest overseas market after the US.

British Airways, Air France to retire Concordes

British Airways, Air France to retire Concordes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

British Airways and Air France said on Thursday they will mothball their fuel-guzzling Concorde fleets at the end of October, ending 27 years of supersonic commercial air travel.\n\n\n\n

World's largest cargo aircraft turns 20!

World's largest cargo aircraft turns 20!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

One of the world's largest cargo carriers, A300-600ST aircraft is celebrating its 20th birthday.

How rising competition adds to Air India's woes

How rising competition adds to Air India's woes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The national carrier's market share has declined from a near-monopoly to 16.6 per cent as of September 2014.

Jet to scrap low-cost service by year-end

Jet to scrap low-cost service by year-end

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Konnect to be phased out as airline struggles to contain losses.

Record Rs 559-cr loss hits SpiceJet

Record Rs 559-cr loss hits SpiceJet

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

This is three and a half times the loss in the same quarter a year ago.

On the anvil: IndiGo 2.0 with low-cost Air India

On the anvil: IndiGo 2.0 with low-cost Air India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

At the heart of the strategy is the basic fundamental of keeping costs for long-haul flights low.

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula over the weekend, killing all 224 people aboard, broke up high in the air, an official said.

SpiceJet still needs funds as turnaround takes hold: COO

SpiceJet still needs funds as turnaround takes hold: COO

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

SpiceJet has cut capacity by reducing its fleet to 35 Boeing 737 aircraft from 42 in December.

India, BRICS focus at global aviation meet

India, BRICS focus at global aviation meet

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The Indian government's decision in 2012 to allow foreign direct investment in civil-aviation sector up to 49 per cent has enthused new airlines to launch their operations and capitalise on country's 1.2 billion population, a pre-statement to the Global Aerospace Summit said.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Ratan Tata's aviation ambitions a step closer as India opens up

Ratan Tata's aviation ambitions a step closer as India opens up

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The $100 billion Tata group conglomerate is a major beneficiary of the decision to open up aviation in India.

Etihad money in kitty, Jet looks to get out of air pocket

Etihad money in kitty, Jet looks to get out of air pocket

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Airline now financially more stable but still in the doldrums as the operating environment remains tough.

Current crisis may not impact AirAsia's long-term plans

Current crisis may not impact AirAsia's long-term plans

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

AirAsia's India plans may not be hit with the current crisis that the airline is going through

SpiceJet in talks with two US-based private equity firms

SpiceJet in talks with two US-based private equity firms

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Earlier, PE firms such as Goldman Sachs and Indigo Partners had evinced interest in the Indian aviation market.

One-third of SpiceJet Boeings off its roster

One-third of SpiceJet Boeings off its roster

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The court order could put SpiceJet's revival plan under stress.

'No cash to bailout beleaguered SpiceJet'

'No cash to bailout beleaguered SpiceJet'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Promoters of SpiceJet do not have funds to bail out the airlines of dire consequences.

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Among the assets in question include the Force India and Indian Empress super-yacht - which was fitted with an Elton John piano around 2015, a fleet of high-value cars and some artwork from Mallya's Ladywalk property in the English village of Tewin in Hertfordshire.

This is how SpiceJet plans to fly out of rough patch

This is how SpiceJet plans to fly out of rough patch

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

SpiceJet has cut costs to turnaround the carrier in a year's time.

Delhi airport could rise high in the global hub club

Delhi airport could rise high in the global hub club

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Tata-SIA will kick off with full-service domestic operations.

10 things that can wreck the finances of a company

10 things that can wreck the finances of a company

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Companies world over have to confront unprecedented factors that can cause losses.

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

National carrier Air India became part of the 27-member global airlines grouping Star Alliance, as budget airline AirAsia India launched operations and Tata-SIA joint venture carrier Vistara received the flying permit and announced its intentions to start operations from January 9.

Why are our airports in such a mess?

Why are our airports in such a mess?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Domestic airports across the country are bursting at the seams. And new ones are stuck.

IndiGo to acquire 250 Airbus A-320 neos

IndiGo to acquire 250 Airbus A-320 neos

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

IndiGo has previously placed orders for 100 A320s and 180 A320neo planes.

Airbus bullish on aircraft sales in India

Airbus bullish on aircraft sales in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Airbus is now confident of crossing 1,000 net orders (excluding cancellations or conversions from previous orders) in 2014.

India, other emerging markets to drive $5-trillion aircraft demand

India, other emerging markets to drive $5-trillion aircraft demand

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

They will grow at 5.8 per cent a year.

India is a land of emerging opportunities: Ajit Singh

India is a land of emerging opportunities: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has said that India is a land of emerging opportunities and the aviation scenario in the country is fast changing and poised for breaking boundaries and scaling new heights.