DGCA says it examined Go First's response & is committed to minimising passenger inconvenience in view of abrupt decision to suspend scheduled operations without prior intimation.
As aviation stocks soar after Go First's 'surprise' decision to file for bankruptcy, experts say move expected to significantly benefit other players such as Indigo, SpiceJet & Air India.
The company's ultra-low-cost model & near-total reliance on one aircraft type helped it make money, until engine issues worsened & it reported heavy losses in the last 3 years.
Twitter handle of airline shows a flood of queries related to status of flights from 6 May onwards as well as refund process & timelines. Employees worried about their future.
Low-cost carrier Go First on Tuesday alleged it had to ground 25 aircraft or about 50% of its Airbus A320neo aircraft fleet — as of 1 May — due to issues with Pratt & Whitney engines.
Cash-strapped airline Go First filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, blaming ‘faulty’ Pratt & Whitney engines for grounding of about half its fleet and taking lenders by surprise.
The airline's total liabilities to all creditors stand at 114.63 billion rupees, the filing shows. This includes dues to banks, financial institutions, vendors and aircraft lessors.
Go First says its promoters have infused Rs 6,500 crore in airline since its inception & it has sought compensation of Rs 8,000 crore from engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
The airline was seeking to raise funds and conglomerate Wadia Group was reported to be in talks to either sell a majority stake or completely exit its shareholding.
Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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