SpiceJet to expand fleet after regaining consumer confidence

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 20:29

"We were at a phase where the airline was actually shut down. The focus is now on getting back consumer confidence and we will work on that for a few more months," he said.

Easing of 5/20 norms should not hit established carriers: Singh

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 21:23

"The government should seriously look at it (5/20 norms) before taking a decision (to modify it). It needs to be ensured that existing (or established) players are not penalised," SpiceJet's chairman and managing director Ajay Singh said.

New civil aviation secretary holds Air India review

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 18:06

"The ministry feels that the situation in the aviation industry has undergone a sea change since 2012 when Air India's TAP was put in place for 10 years and this requires that the plan be revisited," a government official had said.

Jet Airways offers limited period discount on international tickets

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 17:20

"Jet Airways' guests can now avail of this very attractive global fares offer to plan their international travel in advance, given the flexibility and long-term validity," Jet Airways' chief commercial officer Raj Sivakumar said.

Axe to swing as Malaysia Airlines tries to start fresh

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 13:57

Mueller, in an email to staff last month, had warned that a major overhaul was necessary as the airline was weighed down by "uncompetitive cost levels" that he said were 20 percent higher than its rivals.

AirAsia India flies into Rs 19 cr loss in March quarter

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 14:39

In a filing made by AirAsia Berhard to the Malaysian stock exchange, AirAsia India incurred a loss of Rs 19 crore in the three months ended March 2015 while revenue stood at Rs 74.39 crore during the same period.

Jet Airways reports $329 million full-year loss

Last Updated: Friday, May 29, 2015, 19:01

For the final quarter of the year, Jet said it lost 17.29 billion rupees, down from last year`s 21.54 billion rupees, its worst-ever.

Is AirAsia making the best use of its 171 aircraft?

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 17:07

AirAsia`s rapid network expansion and huge plane orders aimed at meeting what CEO Tony Fernandes once described as "amazing" demand are in the spotlight after the carrier fell into the red for the first time since 2008.

Cidco hopes to begin work on Navi Mumbai airport by April next

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 12:28

"We have already started the ground work for the airport. We are inviting bids for hill cutting. We believe the airport will be commissioned by 2019," the official said.

Jet Airways misled on reason for delay, claims flyer, moves: DGCA

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 16:27

A Jet Airways spokesperson confirmed that the two-hour delay faced by the May 13 flight was due to the non -availability of flight crew.

AirAsia India wants foreign flying clarity before expansion

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 16:00

The new government has not been successful in pushing ahead with plan to relax 5/20 rule despite the fact that this was one of the initial reforms mooted by them.

AI turns to banks, FIs for financing Dreamliner purchase

Last Updated: Friday, May 15, 2015, 16:58

As per the agreement, the airline is required to make an advance of 10 percent of the gross cost of the aircraft 12 months prior to its scheduled delivery.