Aviation
Maran claims SpiceJet owes over ₹400 cr with interest as payment dispute lingers
Kalanithi Maran claims SpiceJet owes over ₹400 crore in arbitration, far exceeding the airline's stated ₹144.5 crore. The Delhi high court is reviewing SpiceJet's plea for relief from a deposit order.
3 min read16 Apr 2026Parliamentary panel wants Udan air connectivity scheme viability studied before disbursing ₹28,840 crore
The committee recommends that the ministry commission a comprehensive independent impact assessment that covers the cost per passenger on each route, route-wise viability metrics, and the proportion of routes achieving self-sustainability.
4 min read16 Apr 2026SpiceJet share price hits 5% upper circuit for third session on value buying despite ₹70 crore setback from UK Court
SpiceJet shares surged 5% for the third consecutive session amid value buying, despite a UK court ruling requiring the airline to pay $8 million to an aircraft lessor. The stock remains 78% below its 52-week high, having plummeted 55% in three months.
2 min read10 Apr 2026Air India begins search for a new CEO
Campbell Wilson stepped down from the helm of Air India, cutting short his five-year tenure by a year amid mounting losses and operational challenges.
4 min read7 Apr 2026SpiceJet cites ‘technical issue’ after Delhi–Bengaluru flight delay leaves passengers stranded for over 6 hours
SpiceJet flight SG199 from Delhi to Bangalore was delayed on Monday for over 6 hours. The airline cited a ‘technical issue’ and arranged an alternate aircraft, while passengers expressed frustration over lack of communication and support.
2 min read7 Apr 2026SpiceJet moves review plea in Delhi HC over ₹144.5 crore deposit in Maran dispute
The review plea assumes significance as SpiceJet is facing a severe liquidity crunch due to flight disruptions linked to the West Asia war.
3 min read7 Apr 2026Panel seeks clarity on Pawan Hans future; flags aviation safety gaps
The parliamentary committee recommended the ministry to articulate a clear, strategic direction for Pawan Hans, whether restructuring, re-attempting disinvestment, or repositioning it as a strategic helicopter operator for the Northeast
2 min read7 Apr 2026Can IndiGo fly out of this perfect storm?
IndiGo’s share prices have tumbled by over 30%. Only twice in the past has IndiGo’s share price suffered a greater fall than this time. Both times, it rebounded with elan. This time, the airline faces a bigger, multi-front challenge.
4 min read7 Apr 2026India's aviation growth to stay muted in FY26 as capacity curbs, disruptions weigh on traffic
India’s domestic air passenger traffic is set to grow just 0–3% in FY26, the slowest pace since the pandemic. Aircraft groundings, safety checks after the Air India crash, IndiGo’s flight cuts, and geopolitical disruptions have constrained capacity despite strong demand.
3 min read6 Apr 2026Mint Explainer | Will suspension of 60% free seat-selection mandate help airlines offset rising jet fuel costs?
The directive mandating 60% free seating on domestic flights has been kept in abeyance until further orders, pending a review of the matter.
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