Tata vs IndiGo: Indian aviation set for a royal duel
Indigo—India’s largest private player—is set to face its most serious challenge at a time when the giant finds itself on its knees.
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Big bull Jhunjhunwala to start an airline
While speaking at a virtual panel discussion, ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala said he "loves it" when people say “you want to be a millionaire and that’s why are investing in an airline.” Read on.
Jet 2.0 isn’t taking off anytime soon
Jet Airways’ new investor Murari Lal Jalan says it will take about six months to get all approvals for a relaunch. But will the resurgence of Covid-19 infections further delay the airline’s revival?
Aviation: It isn’t a fine autumn sky
Indian aviation is flying through heavy turbulence despite the government’s pro-industry directives. And the surge in Covid-19 cases across India is making matters worse.
No salary cuts at IndiGo
With free cash reserves of over ₹9,000 crore, the airline has decided to pay heed to the government’s wish of not reducing pay for employees during the lockdown; it had announced pay cuts earlier.
Airlines can’t accept bookings from May 4: DGCA
The Indian aviation regulator has said that airlines will be given “sufficient notice and time” for restarting operations.
Covid-19: Indian aviation awaits govt assistance
Governments all over the world have announced billion-dollar bailouts for their domestic airlines. In India, without government support, the industry will collapse, says a senior airline executive.
Air passenger traffic to fall by 38%-45% in FY21
As an impact of Covid-19, CAPA India says domestic traffic will drop to 80 million-90 million and international traffic to 35 million-40 million in FY21.
Indian airlines brace for billion-dollar losses
Consultancy firm CAPA India says the impact of Covid-19 on air travel could possibly lead to a structural reset of the aviation industry, which could incur losses of $3.3 bn to $3.6 bn in Q1FY21.
