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AnalysisIndian airlines brace for transformational 2021
Three major themes will shape India’s airline sector this year: vaccinations, a battle for survival at India’s smaller carriers, and consolidation.
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News
Indian carrier SpiceJet makes belated Ras Al Khaimah debut
SpiceJet has carried out its first service to Ras Al Khaimah airport a year after the Indian low-cost carrier identified the emirate as its first international hub.
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SpiceJet to launch A330neo flights to London in December
SpiceJet plans to operate nonstop Airbus A330neo flights from two points in India to London Heathrow from 4 December under an “air bubble” agreement.
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Analysis
Why SpiceJet may feel time is right for US and UK services
True long-haul flights would be a significant strategic change for the budget operator, and there are many challenges to overcome before services could start.
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Analysis
Grounded SpiceJet’s monthly lease bill may exceed $20m
Budget carrier SpiceJet , which has grounded its fleet amid a three-week lockdown in India, could face a monthly bill of over $20 million for 100 leased aircraft – most of which are in storage. Cirium fleets data shows that 13 of the aircraft are Boeing 737 Max jets, ...
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In depth
IndiGo has most new aircraft at risk among Indian carriers
IndiGo has, among compatriot airlines, the highest number of new aircraft deliveries at risk as India began a three-week lockdown today.
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SpiceJet adds Airbus aircraft to fleet
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has introduced two Airbus A320s into its fleet of largely Boeing aircraft. The carrier wet-leased the A320s from Bulgarian carrier BH Air. Source: BH Air Bulgarian charter carrier BH Air has three Airbus A320s in its fleet. SpiceJet adds ...
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SpiceJet third quarter profits up a third despite 737 Max grounding costs
Indian budget carrier SpiceJet saw a 33% year-on-year uptick in operational profit during the third quarter following the expansion of its fleet and addition of new routes in 2019. Operating profit rose to Rs732 million ($10 million) during the third quarter ending in December, up from Rs550 million ...
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Grounded SpiceJet 737 freighters return to service
SpiceJet has returned three Boeing 737-700 freighters to service following resolution work provided by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
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SpiceJet and Gulf Air sign MoU for wide-ranging cooperation
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet and Bahrain s Gulf Air have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities for cooperation.
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Analysis
How SpiceJet will help Ras Al Khaimah rebuild
Ras Al Khaimah Airport is celebrating Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet’s decision to make it a hub and is confident it has “overcome the challenges” of losing home carrier RAK Airways, which collapsed in early 2014.
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India's Spicejet eyes Ras Al-Khaimah base
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will begin flights to Ras Al-Khaimah this December after striking a deal on plans to create an "aviation hub" at the UAE airport.
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SpiceJet's cargo arm takes first 737-800BCF
SpiceJet’s cargo division SpiceXpress has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Indian carriers put Jet's demise behind them
The demise of Jet Airways has opened up new international opportunities for India’s remaining airlines, with most airlines grabbing the opportunity with both hands.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business on Kjos, Ryanair, India, Korean, awards
The new edition of the Airline Business Podcast is now available.
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SpiceJet 737 suffers runway excursion in rainy Mumbai
Another SpiceJet aircraft suffered a runway excursion, the second such incident in two days.
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SpiceJet Q400 overshoots runway in India
A SpiceJet De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 carrying 43 passengers and 4 crew members suffered a runway excursion while landing.
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SpiceJet slips to the red for 2018 on fuel and currency pressures
SpiceJet posted an operating loss of Rs2.39 billion ($34.3 million) in 2018, reversing the Rs5.57 billion operating profit made in the previous year, as the airline was hit by higher expenses and a depreciation of the Indian rupee.
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SpiceJet launches business class
Indian budget carrier SpiceJet has opened reservations for its new domestic business class product that will operate on select domestic routes.
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More Jet Airways 737s, ATR 72 set to leave
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has received more requests to deregister five aircraft that were operated by Jet Airways, comprising three Boeing 737-800s, one 737 Max 8, and an ATR 72-500.
