Malaysia’s AirAsia Group Bhd said it has reached a deal with Airbus SE to restructure an order for 362 narrowbody planes worth tens of billions of dollars, including switching 13 A320neos to the larger A321neo model. Deliveries of the 362 A321neos are now planned through 2035, the cash-strapped airline said on Wednesday, without providing details … Read more
With covid-19 vaccination drive in full steam across the world, nearly 73% of millennial Indians would like to travel to international destinations with fewer covid cases, a travel sentiment tracker said. About 67% would want to go to destinations with easy covid policies and protocols, according to Business Of Travel Trade (BOTT), a media platform … Read more
AAHL will acquire a 74% stake in April Moon Retail Pvt Ltd for ₹7.40 lakh, Adani Enterprises said in a regulatory filing on Monday Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) will acquire a majority stake in April Moon Retail Pvt Ltd (AMRPL) for a strategic partnership to operate duty free outlets at ariports. A wholly-owned subsidiary … Read more
SpiceJet confirmed to have received shareholders’ approval to transfer its cargo and logistics services business to its subsidiary, SpiceXpress and Logistics Private Ltd. (SLP), on a slump-sale basis, for Rs 2,555.77 crore. Key points to note – Transfer of business is to a wholly owned subsidiary without any cash consideration. SLP will issues shares to … Read more
Airlines can now operate a maximum of 85 per cent of their pre-Covid domestic flights instead of the 72.5 per cent allowed till date, the ministry of civil aviation stated on Saturday. The carriers have been operating 72.5 per cent of their pre-Covid domestic flights since August 12, according to the ministry’s order. Between July … Read more
SEBI had previously kept IPO on hold in June 2021 due to some pending enquiry against the Wadia Group that owns 73.33% of the Company. Key points to note – The Company can now go ahead and file the final prospectus. Roadshows can happen to gauge investor interest. The Company aims to raise Rs 1,500 … Read more
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday allowed Boeing 737 Max to fly in Indian airspace again, after carrying out the required safety modifications. The Boeing 737 Max planes were grounded globally in March 2019 after two crashes within 5 months. Recently, these planes were allowed to fly again by regulators of different … Read more
There is something cooking at the Wadia group. After stepping down as MD from the family controlled Go Airlines (rebranded as Go First) and Bombay Dyeing in March 2021, Jehangir Wadia (48, younger son of Nusli Wadia) has now stepped down from the boards of Britannia Industries and Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation (BBTC). There is … Read more