Will pursue growth plans at full throttle from March: AirAsia

Last Updated: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 10:45

No-frills carrier AirAsia India has said it will pursue its growth plans at full throttle from March with the induction of more aircraft and expansion of the route network.

New entrants should serve domestic market first: GoAir

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 21:27

Expressing reservations over the new entrants wanting to fly globally, budget carrier GoAir has said domestic market needs to be served first before spreading wings abroad.

AirAsia shares slump 8.5% in Malaysia after jet loss

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 09:09

The firm slumped 12 percent to 2.60 ringgit at the open but recovered slightly to sit at 2.69 ringgit, still down 8.50 percent, at the close.

AirAsia X confirms order of 55 Airbus A330Neos for $15 bn

Last Updated: Monday, December 15, 2014, 17:39

Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X confirmed Monday its order of 55 long-haul A330Neo passenger planes from Airbus at a list price of $15 billion, in what is the biggest single order for the line of aircraft.

Tata-AirAsia deal: HC reserves order on stay of operationalisation

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 14:05

The Delhi High Court Thursday reserves its interim order on a plea of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy seeking a stay on the operationalisation of USD 30 million deal between Tata Sons and Malaysia-based AirAsia.

AirAsia promises low fares in India; expects launch in Mar-Apr

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 12:27

Hopeful of launching flights in India in next 2-3 months, Air Asia chief Tony Fernandes says that the airline would introduce 'dramatically' low fares in the country, which would be cheapest in the market and take air travel to masses.

AirAsia aims to start India operations by April: Tony Fernandes

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:50

Low-cost carrier AirAsia, which has set up a joint venture with Tatas, expects to start India operations by April, its chief Tony Fernandes has said.

AirAsia deal: Raise objections with ministries, HC tells Swamy

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:15

The Delhi High Court Thursday suggested that BJP leader Subramanian Swamy approach the concerned ministries with his grievances relating to the USD 30 million deal between Malaysia-based AirAsia and Tata Sons.

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 15:14

India could ease restrictions that prevent its domestic airlines from flying on international services within a month, potentially benefitting start-ups set up by Singapore Airlines and Malaysia`s AirAsia that aim to begin operations in 2014.

AirAsia to cut costs by 7%: CEO

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 19:24

Malaysia-based low cost air carrier AirAsia today indicated cutting costs in 2014 up to seven per cent, a top official said today.

DGCA to send team to Malaysia to inspect AirAsia facilities

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 14:58

Ahead of granting flying permit to AirAsia India, aviation regulator DGCA is sending a team of its officers to Malaysia next week to inspect and certify facilities where the start-up carrier is training its cockpit and cabin crew.

AirAsia may get SOP for domestic services by January end

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 17:07

AirAsia India is likely to receive the schedule operator permit (SOP), which will allow it to operate air services in the country, by next month, sources said.