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Maharaja needs a makeover, Air India calls in 12 agencies

Friday 20 November '09

As loss-hit Air India plans to rebrand itself, it may end up with a more business-like avatar of its mascot, the Maharaja — a royal in striped turban and red tunic.
FinMin slashes $5 billion WB loan proposal for JNNURM to $1 billion

Thursday 19 November '09

The urban development ministry’s ambitious proposal to raise a $5-billion loan from the World Bank for its flagship urban infrastructure...
Need ID card info, pay: Nandan’s revenue model

Wednesday 18 November '09

You can count on Nandan Nilekani’s entrepreneurial spirit to build a revenue model in a project that was originally believed would only add to the govt's budget.
Kingfisher Airlines defaults on dues to OMCs

Saturday 14 November '09

When the the aviation industry is facing a gruelling time, Kingfisher Airlines has once again defaulted on dues of around Rs 418 crore to be paid to oil companies....
Now, Jet seeks ministry’s help for concessions from oil firms

Wednesday 11 November '09

In the wake of mounting losses, the country’s largest private airline, Jet Airways, is again knocking on the government’s door looking for some reprieve.
Foreign airlines may pick 49% in Indian carriers

Friday 6 November '09

Govt will consider a proposal to allow foreign airlines pick up to 49 pct in Indian carriers.
Move to let foreign airlines pick up 49% in Indian carriers

Friday 6 November '09

In what could breathe life into the domestic aviation industry grappling with huge losses, the government will shortly consider a proposal to allow foreign airlines pick up to 49 per cent equity in Indian carriers....
If your plane's late, be ready to wait longer

Thursday 29 October '09

India's airline regulator has decided to crack down on carriers that fail to stick to allotted departure times, sending them to the end of the queue.
When the Sultan comes to the rescue of the Maharaja

Wednesday 28 October '09

As Air India’s woes multiply on account of deliveries of new aircraft which it now wants to trim, help may come from an unexpected quarter....
Chidambaram seeks to fix accountability for AI mess

Tuesday 27 October '09

In the first meeting of the group of ministers (GoM) to decide on a Rs 5,000-crore bailout plan for National Aviation Company...
What the world is reading

Tuesday 27 October '09

Mike Whitney argues that the dollars doomsday is not as much dependent on the deficits as most people believe, but the economy.
SITA wins contract for airline reservation platform

Saturday 24 October '09

One of the instrumental factors behind failed merger of Air India and Indian Airlines...
Airport regulator will now watch your comfort

Thursday 22 October '09

It may cease to be a smooth ride for airport developers across the country as the newly-formed airports’ regulator, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority...
GoM to meet on AI financial restructuring plan today

Wednesday 21 October '09

As Air India’s woes multiply given the shortage of working capital, the group of ministers is likely to consider the proposal for the national carrier’s rescue on Wednesday.
Complete restructuring the only way forward for Jet

Monday 12 October '09

While the aviation industry suffers globally, the setback to Jet Airways in terms of losses incurred by the airline over the past...
Why Jet Airways couldn’t manage downturn

Friday 9 October '09

One of the key criticisms of Jet’s strategy is that it failed to see new domestic markets beyond those operated by Indian Airlines.
As Jet struggles to cope with fallout of strategic mistakes, CEO leaves

Friday 9 October '09

Jet Airways today announced the resignation of Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, its Chief Executive Officer of the past six years.
Why Jet Airways couldn’t manage the downturn

Friday 9 October '09

One of the key criticisms of Jet’s strategy is that it failed to see new domestic markets beyond those operated by Indian Airlines.
Housing for poor to be based on affordable EMI

Tuesday 6 October '09

For the lower income group and economically weaker sections of the society, the outgo towards purchase of a house may not exceed 25-30 pct of the monthly household income.
How AI lost the chance to let strike chief go

Monday 5 October '09

National Aviation Company of India must be ruing the day when, four years ago, they rejected Capt V K Bhalla's written request seeking permission to leave the company.
AI pilot attacked, harassed me on board: airhostess

Sunday 4 October '09

An airhostess has pressed charges of assault and sexual harassment against the commander and co-pilot of an Air India flight following a mid-air scuffle on board the Sharjah-Lucknow-Delhi flight.
AI strike over, Jadhav’s task of negotiating with bankers begins

Saturday 3 October '09

Arvind Jadhav, chairman and managing director of National Aviation Company of India Ltd (Nacil), spent sleepless nights talking executive pilots...
How the PM’s intervention put paid to AI pilots’ plans

Thursday 1 October '09

Sitting in his constituency in Gondia, Maharashtra, on Monday, civil aviation minister Praful Patel spoke to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh...
Resume work today or else, Patel to pilots

Wednesday 30 September '09

The govt said 'all options were open' for AI, and the airline may approach the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to seek cancellation of pilots’ licences.
Day 3: Pilots adamant, AI threatens shutdown

Tuesday 29 September '09

Airline website stops selling tickets, PMO steps in; another meeting called today....
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