NCLT approves appointment of Shailendra Ajmera as Resolution Professional of Go First

The Insolvency Tribunal NCLT on Thursday approved the decision of lenders of Go First to appoint Shailendra Ajmera as the Resolution Professional of the company. The tribunal also directed him to file a reply within a week over the lessors’ plea seeking their aircraft and engine back in their possession from crisis hit air carrier. […]

Jettwings Airways, first-ever airline from Northeast region, may start operations from October

Jettwings Airways, the newest entrant in the aviation sector, on Wednesday announced that it has received the no objection certificate (NOC) to operate Scheduled Commuter Air Transport Services in the country and is aiming to start flying from October. The airline, with its base in Guwahati, plans to offer regional connectivity to passengers under the […]

Climate change leading to more clear-air turbulence during flights, says research

Climate change has made travelling by planes more turbulent today than it was four decades ago, according to a study. The researchers from the University of Reading in the UK found that clear-air turbulence, which is invisible and hazardous to aircraft, has increased in various regions around the world. The study, published in the journal […]

Go First extends flight cancellation until June 12, 2023 due to ‘operational reasons’

Go First on Thursday said its flights will remain cancelled till June 12 because of “operational reasons”. The carrier had earlier announced the suspension of flight operations until June 7, pushing it now by five more days. The airline announced that a full refund will be issued to passengers’ original mode of payment soon. Founded […]

SpiceJet plans to add 10 narrow-body Boeing aircraft, including five B737 Max

No-frills airline SpiceJet, which is trying to keep afloat amid several aircraft of its fleet being grounded over payment issues with lessors, on Friday said it plans to add 10 narrow-body Boeing aircraft, including five B737 Max, on lease by October. In the intervening period, the airline is working on restoring and reviving its grounded […]