Jitendra Bhargava

As long as the thrust is primarily in terms of ensuring that the critical elements of the policy structures are implemented both in terms of fiscal regime, infrastructure and structural issues like DGCA, in the long-term it will be good for everyone, says Kapil Kaul of CAPA

What experts feel about Cabinet clearing Jet-Etihad deal

The deal has already been cleared by SEBI and FIPB. Once the deal is clinched after CCEA approval, Jet promoter Naresh Goyal would hold 51 percent stake and Etihad 24, with 25 percent remaining with the public.

Govt must return Air India to Tatas: Jitendra Bhargava

According to Jitendra Bhargava, government must now consider the option of giving away Air India to Tatas for its full service airline foray. Creation of new airline will only make survival difficult for the existing airlines, he said.

Why Jet-Etihad delay will not hamper FDI in other airlines

Also, this is the first FDI deal in aviation space and has its own complexities. Other foreign carriers may switch gears after they find Indian government committed to attract foreign investors, they say.

Fees for check-in bags to slightly push airline rev: Expert

Charging for unbundled services like check-in bags and preffered seats would increase the revenues for the airlines marginally.

Govt must allow new carriers to come in India: Bhargava

After the country eased rules to allow overseas carriers to invest upto 49 percent, Malaysian carrier AirAsia with Tata Sons and Telestra Tradeplace Pvt is seeking approval to establish a joint venture in India. Jitendra Bhargava, Former ED, Air India on CNBC-TV18 welcomed the decision.

Air India hopes compensation from Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The DGCA has decided to ground every Boeing 787 Dreamliner in the country and with this move, Air India's dreams of returning as the king of the Indian skies have taken a severe blow, reports CNBC-TV18‘s, Sunanda Jayaseelan.

Jet Air-Etihad deal to be signed in three months: Sources

The much talked about Jet-Airways-Etihad deal may be structured in two tranches and within three months, exclusive sources told CNBC-TV18. Though Jet Air and Etihad have not confirmed news about the former selling minority stake to the latter, sources say, the deal may be a combination of fresh issue and secondary sale of shares.

Spicejet better placed than Kingfisher for foreign funds

Shares of aviation companies were on the rise after the government allowed FDI in aviation.

FDI nod: Too late, too little for Kingfisher, says Bhargava

Jitendra Bhargava: former executive director, Air India, says that the decision has come in very late had this decision come in early 2011 we could have put some hopes for salvaging Kingfisher.

'Aid from govt is temporary solution for Air India'

Jitendra Bhargava, Former Exec Director, Air India in an interview with CNBC-TV18 said, "The entire reliance has been on financial restructuring and getting aid from the government which in my opinion is a temporary and a short term solution. It will not take Air India very far. Air India needs to set its priorities right."

Should Air India be privatised?

With the Air India strike stretching into a week there are many people who claim that the best solution is to privatise the airline.

Aviation minister not advised properly: Former Air India ED

The pilots of state run carrier Air India have been on a stike for a week now and nothing seems to have been working out yet to resolve the strike.

Fake pilots scam: How serious is the situation?

Fear of fake pilots has created mounting concerns about commercial airline safety in India at least seven pilots have been found to have forged result card and fudged flying hours and its now reported that perhaps four more could be added to that list. CNBC-TV18’s Karan Thapar discusses the seriousness of the situation.