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Vistara to launch international flights in second half of 2019

Vistara to launch international flights in second half of 2019

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Currently, Vistara has more than 22 planes and operates around 850 flights every week.

AI revival plan: Rs 30,000 crore equity over 9 years

AI revival plan: Rs 30,000 crore equity over 9 years

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The CCEA approved the TAP and the airline's financial restructuring plan, which includes additional equity infusion by the government.

Air India impasse: IPG chief offers to step down

Air India impasse: IPG chief offers to step down

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Says pilots ready to resume work but civil aviation minister unwilling to reinstate sacked employees

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Chartered flights may increase 34% from last year as more Russian tourists come calling.

AI strike: 10 agitating pilots sacked, union de-recognised

AI strike: 10 agitating pilots sacked, union de-recognised

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Four Air India international flights were cancelled from Delhi and Mumbai today after about 100 pilots refused to join work.

Over 100 AI pilots threaten to quit

Over 100 AI pilots threaten to quit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The development comes four days ahead of the launch of a training programme for pilots to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Slow decisions delay AI revival: Ministry official

Slow decisions delay AI revival: Ministry official

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

No move yet on delivery of 787s slated for mid-January.

Airbus clinches $11 billion easyJet order

Airbus clinches $11 billion easyJet order

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

EasyJet agreed to buy 35 current-generation A320 aircraft and 100 new-generation A320neo jets, with options for a further 100, the airline announced on the second day of the Paris Airshow.

Runway shutdown may clog IGI airport

Runway shutdown may clog IGI airport

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The runways are expected to be made operational for the larger aircraft before the Commonwealth Games in October.

First sovereign Islamic bond listed in London

First sovereign Islamic bond listed in London

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

The first government sukuk was listed on the London Stock Exchange as Britain reaffirmed its reputation as the main western centre for Islamic finance. Bahrain chose London to list its second Islamic bond as it sought to encourage more European and conventional investors to buy the paper. The Gulf kingdom listed its first sukuk in Luxembourg in 2004. Significantly, more than 50 per cent of the paper was bought by European investors.

India to be key R&D centre for Airbus A350 XWB

India to be key R&D centre for Airbus A350 XWB

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

India will be one of the key centres for design and development of the A350 aircraft, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus' answer to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Airbus on track to double profit margins by 2015 - CEO

Airbus on track to double profit margins by 2015 - CEO

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Airbus recaptured the aircraft industry's top spot in the first quarter of 2013 as US rival Boeing fell behind on orders and grappled with the grounding of its newest jet, the 787 Dreamliner.

Vistara gets Rs 2,000 crore as it plans to spread its wings

Vistara gets Rs 2,000 crore as it plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

This is the largest single dose of equity infusion into the joint venture since its launch in January 2015.

Indian chip to power Airbus A380

Indian chip to power Airbus A380

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

"Co-developed and verified" by Indian IT major, HCL Technologies, this chip would be integrated into the system data acquisition computer of the aircraft, a top company official has said.

This pilot-teacher reunion pic just won the Internet

This pilot-teacher reunion pic just won the Internet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Thirty years ago, he'd introduced himself as Capt Rohan Bhasin to his playschool teacher.

Aircraft makers come alive to India

Aircraft makers come alive to India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Etihad says will not reinvest in Jet

Etihad says will not reinvest in Jet

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Etihad said it declined to lodge an EoI to reinvest in Jet Airways because of unresolved issues concerning the airline's liabilities.

Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it

Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The CMD's focus on raising employee morale and cutting costs is paying off. The airline's operating losses have shrunk and earnings are looking up

Why is Vistara making such huge losses?

Why is Vistara making such huge losses?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Market estimates suggest the airline has already totted up Rs 1,800 crore of losses in FY20, and FY21 is expected to see losses in the region of Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 3,000 crore Many in the sector say that Vistara lacks the light-footedness of the airlines with which it competes, reports Anjuli Bhargava.

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 2019 Paris Air Show will run until Sunday at Le Bourget Airport.

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But with the global spread of coronavirus, airlines are being forced to rejig their network, cut flights, and delay launches.

Why the Maharaja has failed to turn around Air India

Why the Maharaja has failed to turn around Air India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

An additional lease rental of Rs 200 crore on nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners was the reason for ending in the red this quarter, Arindam Majumder reports from New Delhi.

Air India to post operating profit this fiscal, says govt

Air India to post operating profit this fiscal, says govt

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The national carrier is surviving on a Rs 30,000-crore (Rs 300-billion) bailout package.

Tatas likely to take call on cash-strapped Air India bid this week

Tatas likely to take call on cash-strapped Air India bid this week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The last date to submit bids is March 17 but the deadline could be extended if there are requests from potential bidders.

IndiGo lures grounded SpiceJet pilots

IndiGo lures grounded SpiceJet pilots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The airline is trying to save on wage costs by cutting the normal notice period of six months by about half for pilots who have already resigned.

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Former India footballer Gouramangi Singh's wife, Pushpanjali has been airlifting Indians stranded in different parts of the world and bringing them back home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air India plans to use 787s on more domestic routes

Air India plans to use 787s on more domestic routes

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Air India's home market share has fallen from 19.8% in January to 18% in July.

'PM worried over airlines' predatory fares'

'PM worried over airlines' predatory fares'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The issue had come up during a presentation by the Civil Aviation Ministry.

AI plane searched at Bangkok airport after bomb threats

AI plane searched at Bangkok airport after bomb threats

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

All passengers were evacuated safely via slides.

IGI, Birmingham airport tie up to boost trade

IGI, Birmingham airport tie up to boost trade

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The Indira Gandhi International airport and Birmingham Airport signed an MoU to develop further links and formalise a working relationship.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

Air India may see another strike as pilots oppose ministry move

Air India may see another strike as pilots oppose ministry move

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Air India and Indian Airlines merged in 2007.

Emirates cancels order for Airbus 70 A350 planes

Emirates cancels order for Airbus 70 A350 planes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The decision cuts the order book for the European company's newest jet, which is due to enter service in around six months' time, by around 10 per cent.

AI to soon conclude lease of 5 Airbus A-320 planes

AI to soon conclude lease of 5 Airbus A-320 planes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The national carrier's capacity is expected to grow by 9.2 per cent with the addition of six more Boeing 787 Dreamliners to the fleet, they said. As of February this year, the airline has 13 Dreamliners in its fleet out of a total order of 27.

'Buy American Hire American': Trump's new mantra

'Buy American Hire American': Trump's new mantra

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Trump said in his remarks at the unveiling of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft.

AI budget estimate sees operational profitability in FY17

AI budget estimate sees operational profitability in FY17

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Air India expects to wipe out some red marks from its balance sheet.

Etihad beats Gulf rivals to become fastest growing foreign airline

Etihad beats Gulf rivals to become fastest growing foreign airline

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Jet Airways remains the number one airline serving foreign routes.

Will carbon composites replace steel and aluminium in cars?

Will carbon composites replace steel and aluminium in cars?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Aluminium has one third the weight of steel and is highly malleable and elastic.

How Air India plans to cut fuel cost

How Air India plans to cut fuel cost

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

In a bid to slash costs, Air India has hedged 10,000 barrels of jet fuel for its aircraft this month, four weeks after its Board gave a nod to the move.

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Indian diplomacy in West Asia under the present government has been a success story -- and with Saudi Arabia in particular,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.