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SpiceJet adds 8 more Boeing 737 aircraft ahead of festive rush, total fleet additions at 18

Last week, the carrier repaid $24 million to Credit Suisse and secured an $89.5 million settlement from Carlyle's commercial aviation investment and servicing unit.

‘Used his fist & feet to hit me’—SpiceJet staffer beat up by violent passenger recalls incident

Mudasir Ahmad, who was assaulted by an Army officer at Srinagar airport, recalled the incident saying the passenger used his baggage to hit him. Ahmad suffered a spinal fracture after the assault.

Army officer booked for ‘murderous assault’ on 4 SpiceJet staff over baggage at Srinagar airport

The officer allegedly kicked, punched and hit staff with a queue stand after refusing to pay excess baggage fees, leaving one with a spinal fracture & others with jaw injuries.

How punctual were Indian airlines in 2024? Indigo’s on-time guarantee went for a toss, SpiceJet tanked

A Rajya Sabha reply shows Indian airlines struggled with delays this year, with most falling below on-time performance benchmarks. Alliance Air, Air India & SpiceJet worst performers.

SpiceJet, the last ailing low-cost carrier, mounts another comeback. It’s not all clear skies, though

Despite its optimism, analysts note the carrier has been close to collapse about 6 times since it began operations in 2005, raising doubts about sustainability of recovery efforts.

DGCA places SpiceJet under ‘enhanced surveillance’, says audit revealed deficiencies

Aviation regulator's decision follows an incident at the Dubai airport where SpiceJet passengers were barred from checking in over delayed payments.

SpiceJet female staff, arrested for slapping CISF officer at Jaipur airport, alleges ‘sexual harassment’

CISF officer alleges SpiceJet ground staff member got agitated when asked to wait to be frisked, while the airline says she was subjected to 'inappropriate & unacceptable language'.

SpiceJet passengers left in cabin without AC for an hour, allowed to walk around on tarmac

Passengers who had started to feel unwell in the heated cabin were allowed to deboard. Some were seen walking on the tarmac, which goes against rules.

Spicejet to retain 13 out of 15 Bombardier Q400 planes after $91 million settlement with EDC

The liabilities were from a loan taken from the Export Development Canada (EDC) for the purchase of 15 Q400 aircraft in 2011, the airline said.

SpiceJet says it’s adopting measures to reduce workforce as part of its cost-cutting strategy

According to an ET report, the cash-strapped airline will lay off around 15% of its workforce. However, SpiceJet is yet to confirm the number of jobs being cut.

On Camera

In Bihar, BJP is courting upper castes—a clear shift from its 2020 strategy

With two parties led by Dalit leaders now part of NDA, the BJP is hopeful of winning a large number of reserved constituencies.

US sanctions Rosneft & Lukoil: What we know of 2 oil giants that produce half of Russia’s crude

Rosneft, the Russian state-owned oil behemoth, has large interests in India. Reliance has a contract to purchase 500,000 barrels of crude per day from the firm.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.