First test flight for Airbus A350 next-gen plane

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 15:45

Airbus`s next-generation A350 plane took off its first test flight on Friday, in a milestone for an airliner that the firm hopes will challenge Boeing`s 787 Dreamliner in the lucrative long-haul market.

Qatar Airways seeks more traffic routes from India

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 09:37

Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, has sought more traffic routes and seats from India to serve two-tier cities, a top airline official has said.

Qatar Airways denies buying stake in SpiceJet

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 23:17

However, the Kalanidhi Maran-owned no-frill carrier said in a BSE filing that some foreign players have evinced interest in the company but did not name its suitors. It also termed the reports speculative.

Spicejet confirms interest from foreign investors; shares soar

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 15:39

Amid reports of Gulf carrier Qatar Airways holding talks to acquire stake in SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost carrier Tuesday said some foreign players have evinced interest in the company but did not name its suitors.

SpiceJet surges 8.5% on stake sale buzz

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 10:52

Shares of SpiceJet on Tuesday climbed as much as 8.5 percent amid reports that the carrier was in talks with foreign carriers for stake sale.

Qatar Airways to pay flier Rs 80,000 for loss of luggage

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 14:05

Qatar Airways has been directed by a district consumer forum here to pay Rs 80,005 to a flier for loss of his luggage in transit from Delhi to Milan.

Qatar Airways says it can't be sued without GoI permission

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 20:56

Airline's lawyer, advocate K J Presswala, argued today that Qatar Airways was owned by the ruler of Qatar, and was a "foreign state" under section 86(1).

Gulf airlines say no interest in Kingfisher stake

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 22:52

Two major Gulf Arab carriers said they have no interest in taking a stake in struggling Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines, which is grappling with a pile of debt and on the hunt for fresh equity.

Mid-air collision averted near Mumbai?

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 14:08

Two passenger aircraft came too close to each other mid-air near Mumbai on Wednesday, reports said.

In dramatic reversal, Qatar signs $6.5-bn deal with Aribus

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 21:03

Qatar Airways finally returned to the table to sign a USD 6.5-billion deal with Airbus hours after cancelling an announcement at the last minute and bluntly telling the European planemaker to go back to basics.