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SpiceJet profit likely to take a hit due to delay in induction of 737 MAX

SpiceJet had 13 Boeing 737 Max in its fleet (and 155 planes of the type on order), which were grounded following a global ban last March

US, Europe to test Boeing 737 Max from Jan 15; India to take a call later

The Indian civil aviation regulator will conduct its own tests before re-certifying them

Airport security: Only half the X-ray screeners pass 'explosive' test

Results have major ramifications for smaller airports where airline staff are directly responsible for screening checked-in baggage

SpiceJet announces eight new flights; 1st to open Ahmedabad-Jeddah route

A mix of both 189-seater Boeing 737s as well as 90-seater regional jets Bombardier Q400s will operate these new flights

Indian airlines may hire fewer pilots in 2020 compared to last year

Pilot appointment, however, cannot be equated with pilot availability.

Higher incremental capacity, load factors to boost SpiceJet's market share

SpiceJet reported 93 per cent load factor for November, led by a 45 per cent jump in passenger traffic

SpiceJet re-starts 3 Boeing 737 freighter aircraft ops that were grounded

SpiceJet has four freighter planes that operate on domestic as well as international routes

SpiceJet trades lower for fifth straight day, hits eight-month low

In the past six days, SpiceJet's share price has slipped 7 per cent

SpiceJet flight asked to abort landing, major accident averted: Navy

The SpiceJet flight was forced to abort landing after noticing that the plane was on final approach without deploying its nose landing gear

Plane trouble in India as Boeing suspends 737 Max production

Spicejet has the biggest orders of 737 Max planes, will need to re-evaluate its future expansion plans.

Indian airlines set for $600-million loss in FY20, says CAPA report

CAPA estimates Air India to post a loss of $500 million this year, due to the grounding of over 20 aircraft

Airlines fail to gain from fuel price cut, may post $600 mn loss in FY20

The financial projections are based on the assumptions that oil prices are in the range of $60-65 per barrel, exchange rate is Rs 70-72 against USD and that airlines maintain pricing discipline.

Going solo

Through ups and dramatic downs, SpiceJet's Ajay Singh is steering his rocky boat all on his own

Top headlines today: Brokers under lens for fund abuse, RCom sale & more

From SpiceJet liquidity crunch to Paytm raising $1 bn, here are the top 10 business headline of the day

SpiceJet faces liquidity crunch, plans to raise Rs 750 crore via QIP

The prolonged grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has put pressure on the airline's cost control

SpiceJet flight with 175 passengers makes precautionary landing at Raipur

The flight, bound for Mumbai from Guwahati, made a precautionary landing at the airport after a passenger complained of heart problems

Airlines may go telcos' way if low-fare regime does not end: SpiceJet CEO

If Indian airlines do not follow pricing discipline, they will see a similar financial strain: Ajay Singh

SpiceJet inks codeshare flight agreement with Gulf Air to expand reach

The scope of MoU also includes collaboration in the field of pilot training, coordinated cargo and engineering services

New Delhi metro station starts check-in facility for three more airlines

For GoAir, this facility would only be for passengers travelling on international flights, the press release issued by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said

SpiceJet in talks with Boeing to buy more 737 Max planes: Ajay Singh

Discussions are taking place and the size of the order hasn't been determined, Singh said