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Will SpiceJet continue to fly amid massive financial crisis?

Will SpiceJet continue to fly amid massive financial crisis?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Spicejet has sought extention from the Airports Authority of India over payment schedule.

AirAsia India to get fresh capital

AirAsia India to get fresh capital

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

AirAsia India began operations in June 2014.

RSS chief says Air India should be run by an Indian firm

RSS chief says Air India should be run by an Indian firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

He said no matter how much evolution happens in technology, India could never become a fully cashless economy.

IndiGo confident of operating at 50% capacity

IndiGo confident of operating at 50% capacity

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

With 262 planes, IndiGo operated over 1,500 daily flights prior to March 24 but is now operating around 350 scheduled flights a day, which is putting a pressure on its finances.

Equity infusion in AI 'neither timely, nor adequate': Ajit Singh

Equity infusion in AI 'neither timely, nor adequate': Ajit Singh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

In the past three years, government has infused a total of Rs 12,200 crore into the national carrier

Parliament passes Interim Rail Budget without discussion

Parliament passes Interim Rail Budget without discussion

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The Budget and related appropriation bills were passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday.

6 years after a revival, SpiceJet is back where it started

6 years after a revival, SpiceJet is back where it started

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Despite the gains from Jet's closure, in 2018 and 2019, the airline continued to make losses in many quarters for a variety of reasons, including some mistakes like taking on Jet's aircraft, which were not in great shape and had business class configuration, a gamble that did not work for SpiceJet.

AirAsia to start operations with three aircraft, add 1 every month

AirAsia to start operations with three aircraft, add 1 every month

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Fernandes said south India was a fantastic market and it would be the gateway for people who want to visit southeast Asia and beyond.

Be ready to fly low till COVID-19 is gone

Be ready to fly low till COVID-19 is gone

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Empty middle seat, no duty-free shopping to be new normal till WHO all-clear.

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Analysts remain sceptical on the profitability from freighter business, saying that once normal air transport resumes and there's abundant belly capacity, the traditional economics of air cargo may not be that lucrative.

How the military can get a bang for every buck

How the military can get a bang for every buck

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The best available recourse to keep the defence sector healthy, is to source most of our requirement within the country so that procurement outlays under both the Revenue and Capital heads flow within the country, recommends says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

UDAN airports to get comprehensive anti-terror security cover soon

UDAN airports to get comprehensive anti-terror security cover soon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The proposal is awaiting final policy sanction from the home ministry.

Tata may get Air India, but...

Tata may get Air India, but...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The Tatas are rather overwhelmed with some facets of the airline they have discovered, but even more unnerved by what they may not have yet uncovered, reveals Anjuli Bhargava.

Winners and losers amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Winners and losers amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

CEOs expect to finish the ongoing March quarter with positive growth as the corporates get back to work in full strength.

SpiceJet's problems are not over yet

SpiceJet's problems are not over yet

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

SpiceJet has reported profit in Q1, it is trying its best to improve efficiencies in FY16.

Jio launches India's first in-flight mobile services

Jio launches India's first in-flight mobile services

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Jio has partnered with AeroMobile to launch mobile services on 22 flights on international routes, with plans starting at Rs 499 per day.

Day 2: Mallya's team gets ready for counter-arguments

Day 2: Mallya's team gets ready for counter-arguments

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The next phase is when factors such as prison conditions in India are likely to take centre-stage.

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

According to a calculation by the government, India's airlines currently have 633 aircraft of which they may operate only 200.

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'The need for added safety has bolstered demand for charter flights in the last year and is expected to continue.'

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.

What it takes to be a spa professional

What it takes to be a spa professional

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Meet Anna Fernandes of Quan Spa, JW Marriott Pune. She was awarded the Spa Manager of the Year at the GeoSpa Global Spa Awards 2018.

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

US upgrades India's aviation safety ranking

US upgrades India's aviation safety ranking

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India's aviation safety ranking was on Wednesday upgraded to Category-I.

Finally, Air India records profit after long spell of losses

Finally, Air India records profit after long spell of losses

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

After a long spell of losses, national carrier Air India recorded a net profit of Rs 14.6 crore (Rs 146 million) in last December, driven by a healthy growth in both passenger and cargo revenue.

Cockpit, cabin crew suffer as fresh Covid wave hits air travel

Cockpit, cabin crew suffer as fresh Covid wave hits air travel

Rediff.com11 May 2021

There were nearly 4,000 cabin crew with Jet when the airline was grounded; every fifth remains without a job to date. One cabin crew member with 10 years of experience has been forced to take up a teaching job; some have branched out into small businesses. Aviation jobs were scarce even before the Covid-19 pandemic arrived on Indian shores in early 2020. The situation has been exacerbated since.

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

This State-corporate 'cooperation' didn't begin with the arrival of the Modi government.
Many of the big licences, contracts, and even environmental clearances for the Adani group had come in the UPA's time, points out Shekhar Gupta.

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

In India, many players are in the throes of chaos and pain but at least one partnership -- Air Asia India -- that was fraying even before the pandemic now finds itself at breaking point, says Anjuli Bhargava.

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

More than 25 aircraft of Jet Airways has been grounded by lessors due to non-payment of lease rentals. The airline, which started the winter schedule with 103 planes, is now down to 83.

SpiceJet flies into Rs 24 crore Q2 profit

SpiceJet flies into Rs 24 crore Q2 profit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

This is the third consecutive profitable quarter for SpiceJet.

Many reasons why Jet Air may miss the flight path, once again

Many reasons why Jet Air may miss the flight path, once again

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

If the Murari Lal Jalan-Kalrock Capital combine can script a turnaround, it will have pulled off a bigger coup than Ajay Singh did with SpiceJet in 2014.

Dubai ruler tweets in Malayalam, Pinarayi replies in Arabic, Gulf expats go ecstatic

Dubai ruler tweets in Malayalam, Pinarayi replies in Arabic, Gulf expats go ecstatic

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

A tweet in Malayalam by Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, soon after his meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the Emirates, has gone viral on social media as several expatriate Malayalis shared it on their virtual platforms.

Economists sceptical about Sitharaman's Covid stimulus

Economists sceptical about Sitharaman's Covid stimulus

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Direct economic stimulus measures such as tax cuts for individuals and industry would have helped to prop up the Indian economy which was hit hard by the lockdowns across several states in India, say economists and corporate leaders. While the measures announced on Monday are focussed more on the supply side, these steps would take a lot of time to move the needle for the economy.

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has proposed to allow deputy director generals (DGs) and officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) to apply for the post of chief of India's aviation regulator. The current head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, has been promoted as secretary and is expected to move out some time soon. DGCA has four Deputy DGs with experience in different fields of aviation.

Meet Murari Jalan, the new 'owner' of Jet Airways

Meet Murari Jalan, the new 'owner' of Jet Airways

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

His vision for Jet Airways is to operate the carrier as a full-service airline, both domestic and international.

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

This was good enough for Fernandes to hire Chandilya to lead his India business.

SpiceJet hits air pocket as losses mount

SpiceJet hits air pocket as losses mount

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

On a full year basis, the airline made a loss of Rs 934.8 crore. The company has incurred a net loss during the current and previous year and, the its current liabilities exceeded its current assets

At 11.2%, Nov's air traffic growth fastest this year

At 11.2%, Nov's air traffic growth fastest this year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

About 1.2 crore passengers flew in November compared to 1.1 crore in October. While the industry opinion is divided over the sustainability of unprofitable growth, which is primarily led by low fare, some described it as the resilience of air travel against the economic slump.

Air India pilot unions seek minister's intervention on wage cut issue

Air India pilot unions seek minister's intervention on wage cut issue

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Air India pilot unions IPG and ICPA on Monday sought Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's intervention on the wage cut issue and also requested for an "urgent" meeting with him on several other issues. "In our meetings in September, you had given us an assurance to look into our grievances positively. "While other airlines are rolling back the austerity pay cuts for their pilots, the wage cut for Air India pilots further increased from October.

Why Tata's buyout of Air India makes sense

Why Tata's buyout of Air India makes sense

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The industry is hoping the Tatas deepen their dive and offer two stable airlines -- a Vistara merged into Air India servicing the international routes, and an AirAsia India merged with Air India Express that competes with the low fare airlines in India and offers destinations within five hours, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Banks do extensive investigation before declaring an account fraud; they owe it to us as they deal with our money. Why would they try to fix an innocent borrower? asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.