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DGCA extends deadline for IndiGo to replace all 135 unmodified Pratt and Whitney engines till 31 May

In December last year, it was reported that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) might extend the deadline given to IndiGo to replace the PW engines of its planes beyond 31 January.

SpiceJet announces launch of eight new flights from next month; to start direct Ahmedabad-Jeddah service

The new flights on the domestic routes will strengthen connectivity across western and southern India, SpiceJet said in a release.

IndiGo may get more time to replace PW engines on A320neo; relaxation a big relief for budget carrier, passengers

The PW engine-powered A320 neo planes in the fleets of IndiGo and GoAir have been facing glitches both mid-air and on-ground since their induction way back in 2016.

InterGlobe Aviation shares tumble 7% after company posts net loss of Rs 1,062 cr for September quarter

After the market hours on Thursday, InterGlobe Aviation posted a net loss of Rs 1,062 crore for the September quarter, mainly on account of higher costs related to operating lease liabilities.

IndiGo gets delivery of first A321neo from CDB Aviation, 8 more to come by January 2020

IndiGo has six A321neos in its fleet of 243 planes, according to a fleet tracking website

SpiceJet launches four-day domestic sale, fares starting at Rs 1,299 for popular destinations

The domestic routes on which SpiceJet offers low fares under the sale scheme include Chennai-Bengaluru, Guwahati-Bagdogra, Bagdogra-Guwahati and Jammu-Srinagar.

IndiGo to begin services to Myanmar, will operate direct daily Kolkata-Yangon flight from 20 September

Interglobe Aviation, which operates Indigo last week reported its highest ever quarterly profits at Rs 1,203 crore for the three months to June, boosted by strong passenger revenue and cargo performance.

IndiGo looking at 30% capacity growth; will take a cautious approach for international expansion plan: CEO Ronojoy Dutta

In May this year, the founders of the budget carrier — Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal — had locked horns over strategies and ambitions for IndiGo.

Hired about 1,000 Jet Airways employees; will add 40 more planes in next few weeks, says SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh

The SpiceJet chief said he is happy to to reduce inconvenience to flyers and provide jobs to the Jet Airways employees, the report said.

SpiceJet to start 28 daily flights from 26 April on domestic routes amid bids to hike capacity to meet peak season traffic

SpiceJet said on Tuesday the new flights from Mumbai are on the Mumbai-Jaipur-Mumbai, Mumbai-Amritsar-Mumbai, Mumbai-Mangalore-Mumbai and Mumbai-Coimbatore-Mumbai sectors.