SpiceJet and Busy Bee submit bid for GoFirst

16 Feb 2024

SpiceJet's chairman Ajay Singh and Busy Bee Airways Private Limited have jointly placed a bid for GoFirst, a move that could significantly impact India's aviation sector and position SpiceJet for substantial growth. Ajay Singh, in his personal capacity, submitted the bid along with Busy Bee Airways Private Limited. The collaboration...

NCLT admits Go First’s plea for insolvency proceedings

10 May 2023

Last Thursday, the budget airline submitted a petition to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), requesting the application of bankruptcy laws to protect its interests. It also sought an interim moratorium to prevent aircraft lessors from seizing its fleet of 26 planes. Furthermore, the airline requested the appointment of an...

Nearly 50 Indigo and GoFirst planes grounded

26 Feb 2023

According to a Pratt and Whitney (P&W) representative, IndiGo and GoFirst were compelled to halt about 50 aircrafts in the nation as a result of the supply chain disruption caused by P&W engines. According to a formal statement from P&W, the US-based aerospace firm is having trouble with the supply...

DGCA issues show cause notice to GoFirst

10 Jan 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the Chief Operation Officer of Go First airlines. Earlier, on Monday 55 passengers at Bangalore airport were left behind in the Delhi-bound Go First flight G8-116. Many passengers registered a complaint against Go First.

DGCA issues show cause notice to Go First

10 Jan 2023

GoFirst Airlines on Monday took off from Bengaluru and left 55 passengers behind at Bangalore Airport after which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the Chief Operation Officer of Go First airlines. "After perusal of the reply submitted by Go First...

DGCA seeks report from GoFirst after flight takes off without 50 passengers

10 Jan 2023

GoFirst Airlines on Monday took off from Bengaluru and left 50 passengers behind at Bangalore Airport on which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday sought a report from GoFirst Airlines. "We have sought a report and shall take stringent action against those responsible," a senior DGCA official...