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Friday, December 19, 2025
TopicGo First

Topic: Go First

Lessons from Go First crisis — setback temporary, but cash-guzzling sector unforgiving to airlines

Go First’s bankruptcy and SpiceJet's troubles highlight challenges faced by airlines in maintaining sustainable operations in India's highly competitive and cost-sensitive market.

Pratt & Whitney says faces higher risks after Go First filed for bankruptcy

Go First approached the Delaware court to enforce an arbitration order in Singapore against P&W, which it blames for its financial troubles by arguing the US firm failed to supply engines on time.

‘No plans to file for insolvency’: SpiceJet starts process to revive grounded fleet with $50 million

SpiceJet had earlier announced that 25 grounded aircraft will be revived using funds from the government's Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme.

‘Risky jurisdiction’: SMBC Aviation Capital raise alarm over Go First crisis

SMBC, along with other international firms, raised the alarm after NCLT gave Go First bankruptcy protection to allow it to revive itself, but barred lessors from repossessing planes.

Cash-strapped Go First airline gets bankruptcy protection, NCLT orders moratorium on leases

This is the first time an Indian airline has voluntarily sought bankruptcy protection to renegotiate contracts and debt.

Pratt & Whitney to oppose Go First’s push to enforce arbitration

The airline approached the Delaware court after it won an arbitration order in Singapore against P&W, which it said failed to supply engines on time.

NCLT to decide on Go First bankruptcy, lessors seeking planes fear impact

If the tribunal admits Go First's plea, it will lead to the appointment of a new resolution professional who will take over management to revive the airline run by Wadia Group.

Govt bailout of crisis-hit Go First unlikely unless engine issue is resolved, says VK Singh

Go First, which has been flying for nearly two decades, is the first major Indian airline to collapse since 2019, when Jet Airways went under.

DGCA show-causes cash-strapped Go First, stops sale of air tickets with immediate effect

Go First has been given 15 days to reply to the notice, following which a decision on the continuation of their Air Operators Certificate (AOC) would be taken.

Go First says can use funds from govt’s emergency credit line scheme to pay its 7,000 employees

Wadia Group-owned Go First said in petition to NCLT that it owes Rs 11,463 cr to creditors & that its assets 'are not sufficient to meet its liabilities'.

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