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Save, shrink, survive: Indian aviation in the time of coronavirus
Business for Indian airlines stopped when the domestic and international services were first suspended in March to contain the spread of coronavirus. How will the airlines change after this crisis?
 "Save, shrink, survive: Indian aviation in the time of coronavirus")
Indian air traffic down 33% in March, with zero passengers in last six days
Flights were grounded for seven days in March but weak sentiments worsen fall
 "Indian air traffic down 33% in March, with zero passengers in last six days")
Covid-19 impact: Tourism industry to incur Rs 1.25 trn revenue loss in 2020
During April-June, the Indian tourism industry is expected to book a revenue loss of Rs 69,400 crore, denoting a year-on-year (y-o-y) loss of 30 per cent
 "Covid-19 impact: Tourism industry to incur Rs 1.25 trn revenue loss in 2020")
Top Headlines: Losses rise as India locks down; businesses seek stimulus
Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day
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India to suspend domestic flights, seeks to lock down coronavirus spread
The country banned international flights for a week on March 20, and many states in the country have either curtailed or suspended public transport as preventive measures against the disease.
 "India to suspend domestic flights, seeks to lock down coronavirus spread")
Coronavirus to affect aviation industry of both China and wider region
Coronavirus outbreak will have a severe impact on the tourism and aviation industry of both China and that of the wider region
 "Coronavirus to affect aviation industry of both China and wider region")
Indian aviation companies rejig routes as coronavirus scare shrinks the sky
IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India Express are planning to cut the number of flights to Saudi Arabia and Dammam
No economic slump? Measurement and understanding the issue, says Puri: ORF
Puri noted that India is going through a "phase of rapid and aggressive structural adjustment", the statement said
 "No economic slump? Measurement and understanding the issue, says Puri: ORF")
After challenging 2019, will 2020 be jet, set and go for Indian aviation
From good times, India's airlines flew into hard times last year, with cut-throat competition ensuring cheap tickets but also pushing some companies in the red. Here is what 2020 might hold for them
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes, chairman quit over Airbus bribery scandal
Airbus said last week it had agreed to set aside up to 3.6 billion euros to settle a corruption probe by authorities in France, Britain and the United States
 "AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes, chairman quit over Airbus bribery scandal")
Flamboyance to fraud: How Indian aviation sector changed in the last decade
Despite phenomenal growth, Indian aviation has been a mixed bag with many lost opportunities
 "Flamboyance to fraud: How Indian aviation sector changed in the last decade")
November pain: Air India's domestic market share falls to lowest in 2019
The government's refusal to inject money into national carrier Air India shows in its declining market share.
 "November pain: Air India's domestic market share falls to lowest in 2019")
We take 50 planes a year, but I still think we need more: IndiGo CEO
'Our plans for the A321 XLR are similar to our current single-aisle, all economy', said Ronojoy Dutta
 "We take 50 planes a year, but I still think we need more: IndiGo CEO")
India will be the world's fastest-growing market over 20 yrs: Boeing
SpiceJet Ltd., which has as many as 205 737 Max jets on order, has said it may buy at least 100 Airbus planes worth more than $10 billion
 "India will be the world's fastest-growing market over 20 yrs: Boeing")
Lost Jet capacity back in air: With 5 new aircraft, carriers' fleet at 618
When Jet Airways was operating to its full schedule, the total fleet size of Indian airlines had peaked at 614 in January
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Tax cuts a must to make Indian airlines globally competitive: SpiceJet CMD
Indian carriers are paying a much higher cost of operation and, therefore, they are not competitive with others, he said
SpiceJet to expand domestic network, launch 46 new flights from next month
Besides, the airline, in a release, also announced the launch of Rajkot as its 54th destination, with a direct flight services from here to Gujarat's fourth-largest city
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How Pakistan can hurt Indian aviation by closing its airspace
The financial implications of aircraft flying West from Delhi being forced to take circuitous routes to at least 27 destinations would be severe
Explained: Why safety standards in Indian aviation need urgent attention
Too many 'incidents' have been marring airlines' record of late in the country. Is safety being taken seriously enough, asks Anjuli Bhargava
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Waiting in the wings: Is the time and IPO strategy right for GoAir?
Strong fundamentals, including low crude oil prices, stable air-travel demand, and a range-bound rupee, analysts believe, make a strong case for the airline's expansion
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