Airport privatisation: Government weighs bid cap to boost competitionIndia is redefining the rules of the game with its upcoming airport privatisation plans, aiming to curb monopolistic tendencies in the avia...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly lossJetBlue Airways is facing increased jet fuel costs. The airline plans to slow hiring, reduce capacity, and raise fares. This comes after re...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source saysThe US government is exploring options to support Spirit Airlines. The Defense Production Act may be used to provide financial assistance. ...
25 Apr, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Trump weighs Spirit Airlines takeover, eyes resale after oil price drop report saysPresident Donald Trump is exploring a government takeover of Spirit Airlines. The plan involves buying the struggling airline with taxpayer...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
The only valuation formula Warren Buffett ever used, and why most investors get it wrongIn a letter to shareholders, Buffett dismantled one of investing's most persistent false dichotomies: "Value" vs "growth". He contended tha...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Traveling this summer? Major airlines cut routes — check the list to see if you are affectedAirlines Cut Routes Due to Rising Fuel Costs from the Iran War — Is Your Summer Flight at Risk? Jet fuel prices have doubled since the war ...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
The off-balance sheet trick didn’t die in 2019: How Indian managements still hide obligations from investorsThis is one of the most judgement-heavy corners of an Indian balance sheet and one of the easiest to stretch. This part of the series is ab...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Air India asks Tata, Singapore Air for funds after $2.4 billion lossAir India reported a wider-than-expected annual loss of over ₹220 billion ($2.4 billion) for FY26, driven by multiple disruptions including...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Seat fees are not the real problemIndia's aviation regulator has paused a directive mandating free seat selection for 60% of seats, opting for a broader review. This decisio...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
IndiGo taps Japanese financing for aircraft in a first for Indian aviationJapanese equity financing is cheaper than conventional debt financing, and aviation financiers and lawyers say the transaction signals grow...
28 Feb, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
IndiGo looking at various options for financing wide-body planesIndiGo is exploring financing options for wide-body planes joining in 2027. CEO Pieter Elbers emphasized the importance of a strong balance...
05 Jun, 2024, 08.39 PM IST
Nepal to auction China-made planes amid heavy lossesNepal Airlines Corporation is seeking to auction six Chinese-made aircraft due to heavy losses. The planes, owned by Nepal's finance minist...
13 Jan, 2024, 11.04 PM IST
Air India to fetch a fair price if overseas airlines allowed to bid: AnalystsUnder the current rules, an overseas investor can own up to 100% of an Indian carrier but a foreign airline is limited to a 49% holding.
29 Jul, 2017, 03.38 PM IST
Privatisation talks lead Air India to defer fleet expansion"The aviation ministry has asked us not to go ahead with any expansion plans because the government has started a discussion on the privati...
14 Jun, 2017, 12.29 AM IST
- Bankers concerned over Kingfisher losing licence to fly
SBI expressed concerns over the airline losing its licence to fly, but said recovery of loans through sale of its assets is the last option.
21 Oct, 2012, 04.34 AM IST
- Finance ministry not in favour of forcing banks to rescue Kingfisher
FinMin is fearing this will further impact the lenders which were downgraded last week by Moody's from 'stable' to 'negative'.
14 Nov, 2011, 02.38 AM IST
- Finance Ministry refuses to give Air India 'unexamined figure'
Air India may not get even half of the Rs 800-cr it has sought from the govt for flying VVIPs abroad, as the finance ministry thinks it is ...
17 Jun, 2011, 05.57 AM IST