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From Textile Engineering to the Cockpit: Indian Pilot Praised as Hero After Flydubai Drama

By Uniquetimesorg October 1, 2026 0

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has been hailed as a hero in India and Israel after helping avert a potential disaster aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. According to Israeli officials, Machchhar was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot during the flight but managed to activate the cockpit door release, allowing passengers and crew to overpower […]Continue Reading

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SpiceJet Faces Aviation Regulator Scrutiny

By Uniquetimesorg September 22, 2026 0

India’s aviation ministry has placed SpiceJet under closer operational and financial monitoring amid the airline’s continuing cash-flow challenges, a government official said on Tuesday. Authorities are monitoring the carrier through the aviation regulator to ensure its financial difficulties do not compromise flight operations or passenger safety. Civil Aviation Minister Continue Reading

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SpiceJet Bankruptcy Petitions to Be Reheard in Fresh Setback for Lessors

By Uniquetimesorg August 19, 2026 0

An Indian tribunal ruled on Wednesday that bankruptcy petitions against SpiceJet will be heard afresh by a new bench. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had already prepared a judgment on eight petitions, but the airline reached a last-minute settlement with one lessor, forcing the petition’s withdrawal. Because the judgment needed to be rewritten and […]Continue Reading

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SpiceJet Faces Pay Delays Amid Cash Crunch

By Uniquetimesorg June 9, 2026 0

Indian airline SpiceJet is facing mounting financial pressure, leading to delays in salary payments for many pilots since March. Internal messages reviewed by Reuters reveal growing frustration among flight crew, with some pilots reporting financial hardship as the airline works through cash-flow challenges. SpiceJet acknowledged payment delays, saying salaries are being Continue Reading

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Dubai Flight Cap Strains Indian Airlines

By Uniquetimesorg April 13, 2026 0

Dubai’s decision to cap foreign airlines to just one daily flight until May 31 is putting significant financial pressure on Indian carriers, which operate the highest number of routes to the emirate. The restriction, introduced amid the Iran crisis, affects both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, limiting capacity and disrupting planned Continue Reading

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UK Court Orders SpiceJet to Pay $8 Million Over Engine Lease Dues

By Uniquetimesorg April 9, 2026 0

A UK court has directed SpiceJet to pay approximately $8 million to aircraft engine lessor Sunbird France 02 SAS over unpaid rent and maintenance charges linked to three engines. The ruling was issued by the London Commercial Court, which granted summary judgment in favor of the lessor, stating that the airline had no viable defense […]Continue Reading

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India Seeks Fare Data Amid IndiGo Antitrust Probe

By Uniquetimesorg January 7, 2026 0

India’s government has asked major airlines including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa to provide data on average fares charged on all routes as antitrust authorities investigate travel disruptions in December. IndiGo, which controls around 65% of the domestic market, cancelled about 4,500 flights due to pilot shortages, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and Continue Reading

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Natilus Enters India with New Subsidiary, SpiceJet Orders 100 Jets

By Uniquetimesorg December 17, 2025 0

U.S. aviation startup Natilus has announced its entry into the Indian market with the launch of a local subsidiary, Natilus India, headquartered in Mumbai. As part of its expansion, low-cost carrier SpiceJet has placed an order for 100 of Natilus’ blended-wing-body HORIZON jets, marking a significant milestone for the company in one of the world’s […]Continue Reading

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IndiGo Shares Sink as Flight Cancellations Trigger Regulatory Threat

By Uniquetimesorg December 8, 2025 0

Shares of IndiGo, India’s largest airline, dropped another 8% on Monday following a severe operational breakdown that has caused thousands of cancellations and sparked the possibility of regulatory action. The airline’s total stock loss has now reached 16% since last week, wiping out nearly $4 billion in market value and bringing its current valuation to […]Continue Reading

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SpiceJet board okays Rs 2,250 crore capital infusion

By uniquetimes December 13, 2023 0

SpiceJet’s Board of Directors has given the green light to a plan aimed at raising over Rs 2,250 crore in fresh capital for the airline. This capital infusion will be achieved through the issuance of equity shares to a diverse set of investors, including Financial Institutions, FIIs, HNIs, and private investors. The decision, made unanimously […]Continue Reading