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UK high court deals another blow to Mallya

UK high court deals another blow to Mallya

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The court ruled that an interim debt order in favour of SBI and other banks seeking access to funds in the Mallya's ICICI UK bank account "should remain in force" but the application to make it final should be adjourned until after the hearing of his pending bankruptcy petition.

Tigerair terminates inter-line pact with SpiceJet

Tigerair terminates inter-line pact with SpiceJet

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Singapore-based Tigerair has terminated its passenger swapping pact with Spicejet over a year after the two budget carriers forged the inter-line arrangements.

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The airline dropped fares to gain customer load, but failed to cover the cost of its flights

China rushes to prevent split in Nepal Communist Party

China rushes to prevent split in Nepal Communist Party

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Nepal plunged into a political crisis last Sunday after Oli, known for his pro-Beijing leanings, in a surprise move, recommended dissolving the 275-member House, amidst a tussle for power with former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

We intend to pay everyone, unlike Kingfisher: SpiceJet promoter

We intend to pay everyone, unlike Kingfisher: SpiceJet promoter

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

We have cleared all dues to our employees, says Ajay Singh

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Almost all Indian airlines like SpiceJet, IndiGo, GoAir, Jet Airways and Air India, have been offering discounted fares on domestic sectors almost on a month-to-month basis.

Air India set to join Star Alliance

Air India set to join Star Alliance

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Paving the way for Air India's entry into the largest global airlines' grouping, Star Alliance today unanimously decided to recommence the national carrier's integration process that was suspended in 2011.

Twice shy Tata ticks all SIA boxes

Twice shy Tata ticks all SIA boxes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), which recently received a no-objection certificate from the ministry of civil aviation to start a full-service airline (Tata-SIA Airlines), are in the process of securing an import licence for 20 Airbus A320 aircraft.

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.

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

There have been at least 1,641 cases of the virus in the Gulf region. Dubai has postponed its March boat show until November and Abu Dhabi postponed the ITU World Triathlon event this month, after earlier cancelling a cycling event in which two riders were diagnosed with the virus.

Govt says it has nothing to do with sale of Jet's slots

Govt says it has nothing to do with sale of Jet's slots

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Under flak from several MPs over the Jet-Etihad deal, government on Monday said it had "no role to play" in the sale of Jet's slots at London Heathrow airport to the Abu Dhabi-based airline.

Jet may lease out two Boeing 777 aircraft

Jet may lease out two Boeing 777 aircraft

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The airlines is in talks with Oman Air and Etihad.

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.

Pak won't open airspace till India withdraws jets from forward bases

Pak won't open airspace till India withdraws jets from forward bases

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

"The Indian government approached asking us to open the airspace. We conveyed our concerns that first India must withdraw its fighter planes placed forward," Nusrat told the committee.

Thorny path awaits SpiceJet's rescue man Ajay Singh

Thorny path awaits SpiceJet's rescue man Ajay Singh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Ajay Singh is trying hard to turnaround SpiceJet.

Expat pilots, hiring cos make for AI salary's 10%

Expat pilots, hiring cos make for AI salary's 10%

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

As revealed by the airline in response to a Right to Information application, Nacil paid Rs 93.29 crore (Rs 932.9 million) towards salaries and expenses to the agencies, which provided expatriate pilots to Air India and Air India Express last year.

Trouble brewing in Air India over pilots' pay cut

Trouble brewing in Air India over pilots' pay cut

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Trouble is again brewing in Air India ahead of the upcoming busy holiday season, with a section of pilots resenting a proposed 15 per cent cut in their allowances, saying such a reduction would place their pay packets below what was prevailing in the market.

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

United, American snap code share deals, in compliance with US regulator's ruling

Kingfisher case: CBI fails to take immediate action

Kingfisher case: CBI fails to take immediate action

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

When contacted whether Letters Rogatory have been sent, CBI sources said "it is in the process".

Air India seeks government approval for Rs 200 crore asset sale

Air India seeks government approval for Rs 200 crore asset sale

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Air India is awaiting the Union civil aviation ministry's nod to sell its properties in Mumbai and Chennai

China Air hires 17 Indian airhostesses

China Air hires 17 Indian airhostesses

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

China Eastern Airlines, the only Chinese carrier that operates direct services to India, has recruited 17 young Indian stewardesses to cater to the growing India-China segment, the company said on Thursday.\n

CBI, ED will respond to Mallya's allegations by Nov 3

CBI, ED will respond to Mallya's allegations by Nov 3

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

In the 25-page defence evidence affidavit, which was served to the UK Crown Prosecution Service, Mallya is learnt to have alleged that his was a case of "political vendetta" and "loss-making business".

SpiceJet limps back, bets on discounts and a white knight

SpiceJet limps back, bets on discounts and a white knight

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Ministry sources say investors are looking at pumping in around Rs 1,100 crore

They did not deserve to be shot out of the sky: Australia mourns MH17 crash

They did not deserve to be shot out of the sky: Australia mourns MH17 crash

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott said, "We owe it to the dead to bring the guilty to justice".

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.

Mallya showed zero debt in Rajya Sabha affidavit

Mallya showed zero debt in Rajya Sabha affidavit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Mallya showed his net worth at Rs 615 crore, mainly in shares and bonds.

Why IndiGo is betting on low fare for long-haul

Why IndiGo is betting on low fare for long-haul

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

"The return fare on economy class to most European capitals from Mumbai are close to 50,000 plus. If an LCC can offer direct connectivity for a basic fare of 25,000 with additional top ups for meals, baggage and blankets, which further takes the fare to, say, 35,000, it is still a value deal."

Destinations AirAsia plans to fly in India

Destinations AirAsia plans to fly in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

AirAsia India appears to have chosen destinations where it would face intense competition from other airlines, which fly directly to all these, barring one.

18 killed in plane crash in Nepal

18 killed in plane crash in Nepal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The twin-engined Otter aircraft of the Yeti airlines hit the airport boundary fence while approaching for landing in bad weather conditions at 7.35 am (local time), according to state run Nepal TV.

DGCA norms soon to cap paid-for seats in flights

DGCA norms soon to cap paid-for seats in flights

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The move comes after the civil aviation ministry decided to allow Indian carriers to charge passengers for add-on services like their foreign counterparts.

King of good times just refused to grow up

King of good times just refused to grow up

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'As he goes down, he will almost certainly drag a few others down with him.' 'Once the mutual mudslinging has died down, collateral damage will probably include more bankers than politicians, given the nature of how things work in India,' says T N Ninan.

New investment norms in aviation

New investment norms in aviation

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

JeM's Balakot camp head Yusuf Azhar was Kandahar hijacker

JeM's Balakot camp head Yusuf Azhar was Kandahar hijacker

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The red corner notice was issued on the request of the CBI against seven accused in the hijacking of the Indian Airlines plane from Kathmandu to Kandahar in southern Afghanistan on December 24, 1999 -- Yousuf Azhar, Ibrahim Athar, Sunny Ahmed Qazi, Zahoor Ibrahim, Shahid Akhter, Sayed Shakir and Abdul Rauf, they said.

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the bodies of Abis Hasan Rizvi and Khushi Shah from Gujarat will be brought back by Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul on Tuesday night and reach Mumbai on Wednesday morning.

New MH17 video shows militia shot down plane by mistake

New MH17 video shows militia shot down plane by mistake

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The 17-minute video, apparently smuggled out of a rebel base in Ukraine, shows the rebels handling the bodies as they express shock

Jet-Etihad pact a win-win deal: Ajit Singh

Jet-Etihad pact a win-win deal: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Describing the over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) business proposal between Jet and Etihad airlines as a win-win deal, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Thursday said it will be beneficial for flyers.

Awaiting India's nod for Jet deal: Etihad CEO

Awaiting India's nod for Jet deal: Etihad CEO

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Speaking at the 2013 CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit held in Sydney, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airline's President and CEO James Hogan said, "We are delighted to welcome Air Serbia to our equity alliance, and look forward to receiving final approvals from regulators in India of our investment in Jet Airways," he added.

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Former Director General of Sikkim Police Avinash Mohananey interrogated Azhar many a times during his two-decade tenure in the Intelligence Bureau.

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Pakistan's intelligence agency detained bothe the clericks for their alleged links with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, official sources said on Saturday.