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Prince Mathews Thomas heads the corporate bureau of Moneycontrol. He has been covering the business world for 16 years, having worked in The Hindu Business Line, Forbes India, Dow Jones Newswires, The Economic Times, Business Standard and The Week. A Chevening scholar, Prince has also authored The Consolidators, a book on second generation entrepreneurs.

Cramer Ball, former CEO of Jet Airways, spearheading Etihad's bid

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Cramer Ball, former CEO of Jet Airways, spearheading Etihad's bid

The now Etihad Airways Senior Adviser has been in talks with Jet's lenders.

Seeking value, lenders move NCLT to extend bid deadline for Asian Colour Coated Ispat

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Seeking value, lenders move NCLT to extend bid deadline for Asian Colour Coated Ispat

JSW Steel was the sole bidder for the bankrupt company

Jet saga: Etihad Airways renews interest in beleaguered airline

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Jet saga: Etihad Airways renews interest in beleaguered airline

Senior Etihad officials met executives of SBI, the lead lender of Jet.

As election campaigning intensifies, demand for chartered jets and helicopters surges

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As election campaigning intensifies, demand for chartered jets and helicopters surges

Even though rates have doubled, with some jets going for nearly Rs 4 lakh an hour, supply has dried up

Jet Airways fleet now down to 26, it lowest in nearly 20 years

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Jet Airways fleet now down to 26, it lowest in nearly 20 years

This is the airline's smallest fleet since the turn of the century

Down to less than 35 aircraft, Jet Airways offers sabbatical to pilots

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Down to less than 35 aircraft, Jet Airways offers sabbatical to pilots

Pilots offered to take a 'long break' until September.

EU probe: Tata Steel's UK units may be put on the block to clear JV with thyssenkrupp

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EU probe: Tata Steel's UK units may be put on the block to clear JV with thyssenkrupp

UK unit may sell its packaging and electrical steel units.

With no salary coming, Jet Airways' pilots may go on strike from April 1

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With no salary coming, Jet Airways' pilots may go on strike from April 1

Banks haven't transferred the promised funding, because of which salaries couldn't be cleared

Is the worst over for Jet Airways? Green shoots appear

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Is the worst over for Jet Airways? Green shoots appear

The expat pilots have been asked to go on leave of absence from April 1 till further notice.

600 people, 100 types of equipment, and a bit of 'chicken parade': What went behind repair of one of world's busiest runways

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600 people, 100 types of equipment, and a bit of 'chicken parade': What went behind repair of one of world's busiest runways

Since February, the runway at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was partly closed for three days a week for repair work

Naresh Goyal & Vijay Mallya: The contrasting tale of two aviation entrepreneurs

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Naresh Goyal & Vijay Mallya: The contrasting tale of two aviation entrepreneurs

In many ways, Goyal has been an antithesis of Mallya.

Tata Sons, Etihad Airways, Delta Air Lines and Qatar Airways - Long list of suitors for Jet Airways

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Tata Sons, Etihad Airways, Delta Air Lines and Qatar Airways - Long list of suitors for Jet Airways

Interested companies will have to submit expression of interest by April 9, and the deadline for binding bids is April 30.

Jet Airways to get back its fleet within two months

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Jet Airways to get back its fleet within two months

"Two to three aircraft are expected to be released daily once the payment is done to the lessors," a senior executive from the airline told Moneycontrol.

200 Jet Airways pilots may switch to SpiceJet, IndiGo cockpits

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200 Jet Airways pilots may switch to SpiceJet, IndiGo cockpits

The pilots may be inclined to take up the SpiceJet offer as the airline's aircraft mix is similar to that of Jet Airways. Accepting an IndiGo package means the pilots will have to undergo retraining, which may require them to sign a three-year bond to service the carrier, sources said

Jet Airways Rescue Plan: Lenders to take control, Goyal asked to step down

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Jet Airways Rescue Plan: Lenders to take control, Goyal asked to step down

Sources say Tata Sons have been approached to rescue Jet Airways

Prashant Jain: Waiting for that '90-second moment' in JSW Energy's acquisition plans

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Prashant Jain: Waiting for that '90-second moment' in JSW Energy's acquisition plans

The company is said to be eyeing assets in the power sector, both within and outside the insolvency courts

IndiGo pilot recruitment roadshows put spotlight on Jet Airways cockpit

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IndiGo pilot recruitment roadshows put spotlight on Jet Airways cockpit

The country's largest airline doles out offers at its recruitment roadshows. One held in Gurugram, another planned later this week in Mumbai

IndiGo to gain as fares spike further post Boeing 737 Max grounding

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IndiGo to gain as fares spike further post Boeing 737 Max grounding

While ticket prices in Mumbai-Delhi route have already seen a hike of up to 50 percent, rates have nearly doubled for Delhi-Chennai flights

DGCA grounds Boeing 737 Max aircraft

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DGCA grounds Boeing 737 Max aircraft

SpiceJet announced it has taken off the model from service

Ethiopian Airlines crash: As Boeing 737-Max 8 aircraft get grounded globally, demand rises for same in India

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Ethiopian Airlines crash: As Boeing 737-Max 8 aircraft get grounded globally, demand rises for same in India

DGCA guidelines also invite ridicule

Naresh Goyal may step down, but is far from deboarding Jet Airways

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Naresh Goyal may step down, but is far from deboarding Jet Airways

Even after the resolution deal, the founder Chairman will continue to have a huge influence over the airline

Boeing under scanner as Ethiopian Airlines crash comes 4 months after a similar Lion Air tragedy

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Boeing under scanner as Ethiopian Airlines crash comes 4 months after a similar Lion Air tragedy

Industry regulator DGCA may release a public notice on the aircraft later on March 11

Exclusive: It may be JSW Steel vs ArcelorMittal for Asian Colour Coated Ispat

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Exclusive: It may be JSW Steel vs ArcelorMittal for Asian Colour Coated Ispat

The two companies may submit the bids today

ArcelorMittal makes progress on Karnataka project, but all eyes now on Essar Steel

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ArcelorMittal makes progress on Karnataka project, but all eyes now on Essar Steel

The company has executed lease cum sale agreement for the Karnataka project

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