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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
Mid-air scare: Madurai-bound IndiGo flight returns to Chennai; pilot detects technical snag 30 minutes after take-off
CHENNAI: A Madurai-bound IndiGo flight was forced to return to Chennai on Friday after the pilot detected a technical snag mid-air, airport officials said. After flying for about half an hour, the pilot of the Indigo Airlines flight detected the snag, and sought permission to fly back to Chennai and land, they said. The aircraft, carrying around 68 passengers, landed safely, and all onboard were deplaned without incident, officials confirmed. There has been no immediate response from IndiGo regarding the incident. Similar incident reported on Thursday as SpiceJet flight returns to Hyderabad minutes after take-off. A SpiceJet aircraft flying from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) to Renigunta was forced to return shortly after take-off on Thursday due to a technical issue. The Q400 aircraft, carrying 80 passengers, returned to RGIA just 10 minutes after departure. According to SpiceJet, the aircraft experienced an intermittent illumination of the AFT baggage door light post take-off. Cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout the flight. However, as a precautionary measure, the pilots opted to turn back and land safely in Hyderabad.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
SpiceJet flight returns to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport within 10 minutes of take-off due to technical snag
Hyderabad: A SpiceJet aircraft flying from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) to Renigunta was forced to return to RGIA soon after departure due to a technical issue. The Q400 aircraft with 80 passengers returned to RGIA in just 10 minutes. According to SpiceJet, the Q400 aircraft experienced an intermittent illumination of the AFT baggage door light after take-off. Cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout. As a precautionary measure, the pilots decided to return to Hyderabad. Intermittent illumination refers to the flashing lights used for visibility and safety, especially during take-off, landing and in low-visibility conditions. These lights are crucial for collision avoidance and ensuring other aircraft and ground personnel are aware of the plane's presence and status. 'The aircraft landed safely and passengers were deplaned normally. An alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the onward journey to Tirupati,' said a statement from SpiceJet. In the past, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had directed SpiceJet to take up stringent checks on the entire Q400 fleet consisting of 14 operational aircraft. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's A List Of Cheapest Steel Suppliers (See List) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo In 2022, the cabin of SpiceJet flight SG 3735 operating a Q400 aircraft filled with smoke, and the airline made an emergency landing at Hyderabad airport. The flight was carrying 86 passengers, and all of them were evacuated safely. Earlier, in the same year, SpiceJet had faced intermitted illumination when its flight SG 1006 carrying 72 passengers from Nashik to Hyderabad returned within 20 minutes of departure due to a technical snag. In July, 2022, DGCA had directed SpiceJet to operate at a maximum of 50% capacity of its flights. It had also placed SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance due to deficiencies in the airline's engineering facilities, which was later removed in 2024. Following the Air India aircraft crash in Ahmedabad, there have been multiple cancellations and diversions across different routes by airlines owing to technical issues and safety concerns. On Sunday, RGIA had received a bomb threat email targeting Lufthansa flight LH 752. A bomb threat assessment committee was formed, and all procedures were followed as per SOP. This flight arrived with a delay of almost 20 hours in Hyderabad.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Hyderabad-Tirupati SpiceJet flight returns due to snag
A Hyderabad-Tirupati SpiceJet flight returned to the city on Thursday shortly after take-off due to a snag, sources said. Flight SG 2696, which was scheduled to depart at 6.10 AM, took off at 6.19 AM and was expected to land in Tirupati at 7.40 AM, according to live flight tracking website However, it returned and landed back at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport shortly after take-off, it added. SpiceJet, in a statement, said a Q400 aircraft operating the Hyderabad-Tirupati flight experienced an intermittent illumination of the AFT baggage door light after take-off and cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout. 'As a precautionary measure, the pilots decided to return to Hyderabad. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were deplaned normally,' it said. The aircraft did not make an emergency landing. An alternate aircraft has been arranged to operate the onward journey to Tirupati, it added. The airline did not provide how many passengers were on board.
Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
How SpiceJet turned a profit in Q4
Amid the events at Ahmedabad last week, what went unnoticed was SpiceJet declaring its Q4-FY25 and full-year FY25 results late on Friday evening. The airline reported a profit after tax of ₹ 319 crore in Q4-FY25 and ₹ 48 crore in FY25, driven by a profitable Q4. All airlines benefited from the once-in-a-lifetime Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, and SpiceJet had a significant portion of its total capacity deployed to Prayagraj from various points in the country. This comes at a time when the airline completed a QIP of ₹ 3,000 crore. Out of the above QIP proceeds, ₹ 2,699 crore has been utilised for the payment of statutory dues, settlement of liabilities of creditors, ungrounding and maintenance, new fleet induction, employee-related dues, airport dues, general corporate and share issue expenses, and the balance has been temporarily invested. However, even in one of the historic quarters in the history for the industry, the airline's income from operations was less than its expenditure and the profit was powered by other income, which is the restructuring of lease obligations, part of settlement or waivers and will have a resultant gain of ₹ 528 crore. As of that date, the company had negative retained earnings of ₹ 7,764.8 crore, and the current liabilities exceeded current assets by ₹ 3,845 crore as at 31 March 2025. The company has a positive net worth of ₹ 683 crore as at 31 March 2025. The SpiceJet-Emirates codeshare may not have materialised, but the carriers do interline. For SpiceJet, Dubai is one of the strongest cities in their network, with flights from nine cities. Some of those cities are the ones from which Emirates has no flights, giving a benefit of one-stop connectivity to the world. In early January this year, the airline said it would operationalise 10 grounded planes by April. However, that has not materialised with the airline citing the delay due to supply chain constraints worldwide. As of the end of December, 28 aircraft were operational with SpiceJet, nine of which were wet-leased. As of the end of March 2025, only 25 aircraft were operational, seven of which were wet-leased. The freighter fleet continues to be grounded. Last year, SpiceJet settled multiple disputes that had reached the doorstep of the court of law. These included aircraft lessors and engine lessors, amongst others. Part of the settlement was to transfer some planes to its own books. This is now reflected for SpiceJet, with 19 out of 24 Q400 planes being owned by SpiceJet, a critical asset not just in operations but also on the balance sheet. However, a grounded plane is of no use, either for operations or sale or sale and lease back. How soon SpiceJet can unground the Q400s will answer many questions. The airline could potentially use them to operate routes under UDAN to get confirmed revenue and monopoly flights, possibly lease out planes to other carriers to earn lease revenue, a confirmed stream and source of money or even do a sale and lease back agreement to get a chunk of cash in the deal for 19 planes and then use it to further unground other planes as well as retire debt, making the balance sheet even better. The airline improved its operational parameters as the last quarter progressed, reducing cancellations and improving on-time performance, but it only maintained market share and did not gain it. As market share is largely a factor of capacity share, Akasa Air has gone ahead, and SpiceJet will likely find it hard to catch up, making it the fifth-largest carrier in India behind IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and Akasa Air. However, it also remains the last among the major carriers since all others are regional carriers. SpiceJet continues to be in a 'turnaround in progress' mode for eternity. It has always had the ability to strike back with a surprise when things looked bleak. However, with all the fund infusions done last year, the balance sheet is cleaner than ever before. How can the airline build on from this base? The airline is expanding again, as it has returned to Kathmandu and is back to operating short-period flights to Fujairah, to cash in on the high traffic period. However, most of its planes are older generation ones, and sooner or later, it has to look at revisiting its order for the MAX 8 or look for other alternatives available in the market, which can be a game-changer.
Cision Canada
19-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Wander West, Edmontonians: WestJet adds two domestic routes from Edmonton International Airport Français
Airline also increases capacity to Vancouver Island and Northwest Territories EDMONTON, AB, May 19, 2025 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the return of non-stop service between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Kamloops, B.C. as well as the introduction of all-new service to Prince George, B.C. Beginning the first week of July, WestJet Encore will operate the routes twice per week throughout the peak summer travel season onboard the De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircraft. "Restoring service to Kamloops and introducing service to Prince George is a direct reflection of Canadians' interest in exploring their own backyard this summer," said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "With more flights and more seats in key Western Canadian markets, we're giving Canadians better access to the destinations they rely on for business, leisure and visiting loved ones." In addition to the new seasonal routes, WestJet has increased capacity on two key domestic routes from Edmonton. This summer, WestJet will offer service to Nanaimo, B.C. on the Boeing 737, more than doubling seat capacity. The airline is also offering service between Yellowknife and Edmonton on the Boeing 737 twice per week. Historically, both routes only operated on the Q400. Additional quotes "YEG welcomes more flights to more places, celebrating WestJet's dedication to regional connectivity and additional options for Canadians to explore our beautiful country," said James Jackson, Vice President, Air Service & Business Development, Edmonton International Airport (YEG). "Non-stop flights between Edmonton and Kamloops and Prince George offers travellers from British Columbia convenient access to world-class experiences and attractions in the Edmonton region, and connectivity to YEG's vast network of global destinations. Likewise, people from Edmonton and surrounding communities can seamlessly reach more of British Columbia's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture without the lengthy road trip." "We're thrilled to welcome this new route connecting Prince George to Edmonton, expanding travel options for our community and strengthening our region's accessibility," said Sabrina Angus, Interim President and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority. "This service not only opens the door for more business and leisure travel but also reinforces our commitment to connecting Northern BC to key hubs across Canada." "As a gateway to the City of Kamloops and the Thompson Nicola region, Kamloops Airport is very pleased to welcome back WestJet's service to Edmonton," said Jim Moroz, Managing Director, Kamloops Airport. "Edmonton has long been a popular destination for our community, and the service comes just in time for travelers on both ends of the route to reconnect with family and friends during the summer months. We look forward to working with WestJet and our tourism partners to make this service a success." "We're pleased to see this increased investment in connectivity between Yellowknife and Edmonton. The move to add additional capacity reflects growing demand in our region and strengthens an essential link for business, tourism, and northern communities. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership and welcoming more travellers to and from YZF," said Randy Straker, Regional Airport Manager, Yellowknife Airport. "We are very excited that WestJet is increasing the capacity for its route between YCD - Nanaimo and YEG - Edmonton this summer providing our customers with enhanced services on a 737 aircraft to Vancouver Island and Edmonton during the popular tourism season," said Dave Devana, President & CEO Nanaimo Airport Commission. About WestJet WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada's leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.
