All SpiceJet articles – Page 4
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Ajay Singh, managing director, SpiceJet
The last five years has been nothing short of tumultuous for SpiceJet, having undergone a back-from-the-dead fairytale after surviving a near collapse in 2014. Today, the low-cost carrier has completed its turnaround, with a clear focus to keep on growing.
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SpiceJet to operate four new services from Hubli
India’s SpiceJet will launch four new services from Hubli on 14 May, two of which are under the country’s regional connectivity (RCS) scheme.
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SpiceJet rules out making a move for Air India
SpiceJet has ruled out making a move for any deal for Air India, ahead of its privatisation this year.
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Indian carriers to launch over 100 routes in second round of RCS
India's civil aviation ministry has awarded 115 routes to be operated by fixed wing aircraft in the second round of bidding under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS).
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New Delhi opens door for foreign investment in Air India
The Indian government has approved several amendments to the country's Foreign Direct Investment policy, including one that allows foreign airlines to control up to 49% in state-owned Air India.
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SpiceJet concludes seaplane trials
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has concluded trials for possible services with the Quest Kodiak aircraft equipped as a seaplane.
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ANALYSIS: India country report August-October 2017
Ashwani Lohani, Air India's former chairman and managing director, said the carrier's financial situation has not stabilised, despite logging an operating profit in its 2016 financial year. However, he expressed optimism that the airline will be on a stronger footing after being privatised.
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Lax airport maintenance caused SpiceJet Q400 accident
An Indian investigation has found that Jabalpur airport failed to conduct required inspections and maintain its boundaries, allowing wildlife to stray onto the runway and collide with a landing SpiceJet Bombardier Q400 in 2015.
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SpiceJet considers single-engine Kodiak for regional services
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is exploring the possibility of obtaining Quest Kodiak single-engine turboprop aircraft as part of its effort to enhance regional connectivity.
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PICTURES: SpiceJet 737 suffers runway excursion
A SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 aircraft landing at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport skidded off the runway into an unpaved surface.
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New widebodies' costs prevent long-haul low-cost launch: SpiceJet
The high cost of ownership for new-generation widebodies is a key obstacle in the development of long-haul, low-cost air travel, argues SpiceJet managing director Ajay Singh.
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BOC Aviation firms up 737 Max 10 order
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation has firmed up its commitment to order 10 Boeing 737 Max 10s made at the Paris air show in June.
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ANALYSIS: How lessors generated half the order activity at Paris
With many of their announcements lining up on the first day, it initially appeared that lessors would generate more order commitments than airlines at the Paris air show, particularly for the newly launched 737 Max 10. But large deals involving SpiceJet, Lion Air and United Airlines started to tip the ...
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PARIS: SpiceJet signs tentative deal for up to 50 Q400s
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has signed a letter of intent covering 25 Bombardier Q400 turboprops and purchase rights for a further 25.
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SpiceJet completes turnaround with Rs4.3b net profit in FY2016
SpiceJet recorded an operating profit of Rs3.88 billion ($60.3 million) for the year ended 31 March 2017, a marginal increase of 0.7% against the previous corresponding period.
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ANALYSIS: India's RCS, a rose with many thorns
India’s much hyped policy to boost regional connectivity and make flying affordable for the masses will come into effect this month, generating a wave of optimism surrounding the industry as it prepares for its next growth chapter. However, the rose comes with thorny issues that the country has yet to ...
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Air India accident triggered SpiceJet 737 low-fuel incident
Indian investigators have detailed a low-fuel incident involving a SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 which was forced into a second diversion after an accident closed its initial alternate airport.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Ajay Singh breathes new life into SpiceJet
SpiceJet’s chairman and managing director, Ajay Singh, is affectionately known by staff as the company’s saviour, after buying back the airline when it was close to a shut-down in 2014.
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ANALYSIS: India, UAE air links show strong growth
As part of its Republic Day celebrations last month, India saw the visit of Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the event’s chief guest.
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SpiceJet places firm order for 100 737 Max 8s
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has placed a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, and revealed itself as the airline behind 13 Max 8's previously attributed to an unidentified customer.
