Aviation
Boeing's 737 Max 9 incident raises safety concerns and prompts grounding
08 Jan 2024
An emergency landing of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 in Portland, Oregon, USA, has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to order inspections, affecting about 171 planes owned by Alaska, United, and other carriers.
IndiGo announces removal of fuel charges amid ATF price drop
04 Jan 2024
IndiGo, one of India’s leading airlines, announced on Thursday, 4 January 2024, that it would eliminate fuel charges on all domestic and international flights.
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Akasa Air to close a deal for 150 Boeing 737 MAX planes in an effort to expand its fleet
03 Jan 2024
In a move to capitalize on the surging demand in India’s rapidly growing aviation market, budget carrier Akasa Air is reportedly finalizing an order for approximately 150 Boeing 737 MAX narrow-body planes.
Pratt & Whitney engines ground Go First airline, Wadia alleges Rs 10,000 crore damages
28 Dec 2023
Blaming Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines for the grounding of Go First airline, Wadia Group Chairman Nusli Wadia asserted that the U.S. company has inflicted damages exceeding Rs 10,000 crore on the airline.
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SpiceJet, 2 other entities show interest in bankrupt Go First
20 Dec 2023
Three companies, including budget carrier SpiceJet, Africa-focused Safrik Investments and Sharjah-based aviation company Sky One, have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring beleaguered carrier Go First.
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Go Airlines India faces imminent closure as rescue efforts falter
15 Dec 2023
In a dire turn of events, Go Airlines India Ltd., founded by billionaire Nusli Wadia’s Wadia Group, teeters on the verge of a permanent shutdown.
SpiceJet plans to raise Rs2,250-cr through private placement
14 Dec 2023
The board of directors of SpiceJet has approved a proposal to raise around Rs2,250 crore, through the issuance of equity shares/equity warrants under a private placement basis to various investors.
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Stephanie Pope is set to assume the role of Chief Operating Officer at Boeing
11 Dec 2023
Boeing is all set to appoint Stephanie Pope, a seasoned company veteran and current head of Boeing Global Services, as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Alaska Air Group Inc. acquires Hawaiian Holdings Inc. in a $1.9 billion deal
04 Dec 2023
Alaska Air Group Inc. has announced its acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings Inc. for a substantial $1.9 billion, encompassing existing debt.
Emirates Airline President urges Rolls-Royce to focus on engine performance
30 Nov 2023
In the aftermath of Rolls-Royce's ambitious plan to quadruple profits, the President of Emirates Airline, Tim Clark, has called on the British firm to "go back to basics" and prioritize the performance of its engines.
