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Topic: SpiceJet

SpiceJet to ‘refund ticket price’ to passenger who spent most of flight to Bengaluru in locked toilet

The flight crew is said to have tried their best to open the door, but failed. They reportedly passed him a note before landing to 'sit on the commode lid and secure' himself.

SpiceJet interested in acquiring bankrupt carrier Go First, shares spike about 7%

SpiceJet said it would make the offer after conducting due diligence on Go First’s resolution professional, said the official involved in conducting airline’s insolvency process.

SC warns SpiceJet to settle $1.5m debt to Credit Suisse by 15 Sept or face ‘drastic action’

A third of the amount is part of a monthly settlement plan SpiceJet had previously agreed with Credit Suisse, and the rest are unpaid dues to the bank.

DGCA removes SpiceJet from enhanced surveillance, says CNBC report

The aviation regulator's decision came at a time when the airline was in the process of settling dues with various lessors who were seeking repossession of its aircraft.

SpiceJet settles past dues with lessor Nordic Aviation Capital

The airline, which currently operates five Bombardier Q400 aircraft from NAC in its fleet, said the agreement settles all past liabilities for the Q400s.

SpiceJet to add 10 Boeing 737 aircraft to cater to growing passenger traffic

As of June 2023, its fleet comprised 91 aircraft, according to the SpiceJet website. The planes will include five 737 Max aircraft.

SpiceJet to partner with US-based FTAI Aviation to restore its fleet

The partnership with FTAI 'will reduce maintenance expense and minimize aircraft downtime, enhancing the airline's overall performance,' said SpiceJet in a statement.

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.

‘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.

SpiceJet to use emergency credit from govt for reviving 25 grounded planes

Budget carrier to draw funds from Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme. It has already mobilised around Rs 400 crore for the purpose.

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Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

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