As the second wave decimates passenger numbers, SpiceJet is feeling the pressure of the cash crunch. In addition to cutting costs, the airline is mired in several disputes with lessors over unpaid aircraft fees. Could the second wave result in lessors repossessing aircraft and reducing SpiceJet’s fleet? Let’s find out. Impacting the fleet According t …
The last week has seen a flurry of action around Air India’s privatization. The government has officially narrowed down the number of potential buyers to two major players, bringing the process towards the last phases. However, the sale has seen repeated delays in the last year, prompting concerns. So when will the sale of Air India be complete? Las …
A passenger on a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Varanasi had to be subdued after he tried to open the emergency exit door during the flight. The passenger was subdued and restrained for the remainder of the one-hour and 45-minute flight. The aircraft landed safely and the passenger was handed over to the authorities. Incident According to Times Now, t …
SpiceJet is offering passengers COVID-19 tests for as little as ₹299 ($4) through its subsidiary SpiceHealth. The price is much lower than the market price for RT-PCR treating and is SpiceJet’s most recent attempt to diversify its business. Testing is currently available in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Gurgaon. Testing SpiceJet is offering travelers a sign …
SpiceJet has announced 66 new domestic routes, including dozens of regional routes under the UDAN-RCS scheme. Many routes will begin operating at the end of this month as the airline looks toward a domestic recovery. Let’s find out more about SpiceJet’s latest expansion. New routes According to Hindustan Times, the new routes will mainly focus on a r …
Struggling Norwegian Air is in front of the Irish High Court this week to assess the validity of its debt liabilities. While the outcome is yet to be confirmed, industry sources believe that cancellations of outstanding orders are likely. Both Boeing and Airbus could lose scores of aircraft orders as the airline seeks to emerge smaller and more eff …
The United Arab Emirates’ civil aviation regulator has authorized the Boeing 737 MAX to once again fly in its skies. This will be excellent news for Dubai-based flydubai, which has ordered 251 of the jets for its all-737 fleet. The re-certification comes with stipulations, including the requirement for local airlines to submit plans on how they wil …
Boeing is launching a new vertical tail fin production facility in the state of Telangana, India. The facility is a joint-venture with Tata Advanced Systems and will see an existing defense plant grow to accommodate the new line. Expanding According to ITLN, Tata Boeing Aerospace announced last week that it plans to open a new production line at its …
India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has said he wants to see 1,000 new air routes in India. The new routes will be a part of the government’s growing UDAN-RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme), connecting underserved towns. The scheme has become popular among airlines as they grow domestic demand. Huge expansion Speaking after India’s a …
Budget carrier SpiceJet has announced 20 new domestic routes set to start operating next month. The new routes will connect Jaipur to destinations around the country, such as Dehradun, Delhi, and Goa. SpiceJet has been growing its domestic network in the last few months as demand picks up. Connecting Jaipur According to a press release, seen by Money …
Indian budget carrier SpiceJet hopes to resume flying the Boeing 737 MAX by the end of the first quarter. However, India’s aviation regulator, the DGCA, is yet to confirm a timeline of the MAX’s return to the skies. SpiceJet currently has a fleet of 13 MAXs sitting on the ground. Timeline According to CH-Aviation, sources have said that SpiceJet hop …
India’s flybig is all set to begin operations today. The carrier will fly its first scheduled route from Indore to Ahmedabad, using an ATR72. Flybig aims to connect smaller towns under the government’s UDAN scheme, which offers airlines subsidies for flying such routes. Taking off We previously discussed the story of flybig and its plans in September …
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