SpiceJet Plans To Offer Drone Delivery Service In India
SpiceJet on December 11 announced that it's set to enter the market of drone delivery service, expanding its logistic platform. The service includes delivering vaccines, life-saving drugs, and essential goods to the remote areas of India, reported UNI. Initially, It'll transport payloads of 0-5 kg, 5-10 kg, and 10-25 kg. ''It will change the game for fast and cost-effective logistics in India,'' said Ajay Singh, airline Chairman.
Tags: SpiceJet, drone delivery service, India, vaccine Delivery, Drone
Courtesy: United News of India
SpiceJet Pilots Land Flight On Wrong Runway At Belgaum Airport
SpiceJet's two pilots were off rostered for landing the flight at the wrong runway on October 24 at Belgaum airport in Karnataka. Reportedly, the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) gave the pass to the pilots to land the aircraft on runway number 26 but the duo made a serious mistake and landed the plane on runway number 08. Aircraft Accident Bureau (AAIB) will reportedly launch an investigation against the pilots.
Tags: SpiceJet, Pilots, Runway, Belgaum, Karnataka
Courtesy: ANI
SpiceJet Paints Image Of PM Modi & Healthcare Workers On Plane: Vaccination
As India marked the milestone of administering 100 crore Covid-19 vaccination jabs on October 21, SpiceJet flights unveiled a unique livery to honor the dedication of corona warriors who helped to achieve the milestone. The livery of SpiceJet's three Boeing 737 aircraft displays pictures of PM Narendra Modi and medical workers. Throughout the pandemic, Spicejet performed a critical role in the fight against Covid-19, transporting… read-more
Tags: SpiceJet, PM Narendra Modi, healthcare workers, Covid Vaccination, Boeing 737
Courtesy: Zee news
Govt Yet To Announce Winner Of Air India Bids
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management said over a tweet, "Media reports indicating approval of financial bids by Government of India in the AI disinvestment case are incorrect". The panel is yet to finalise a decision after which it will be disclosed to the parties and the public. For now, both Tata Group and SpiceJet remain in the race for the bid to acquire Air India.
Tags: Air India, SpiceJet, Tata groups, DIPAM
Courtesy: NDTV
SpiceJet Releases Livery Admiring Sonu Sood's Social Work
Spicejet released an exclusive aircraft livery on its Boeing 737, esteeming actor Sonu Sood for his relentless social work amidst the unprecedented advent of the coronavirus pandemic. The airlines and Sood's partnership goes long back to the initial months of 2020, both collectively enabling countless abroad-stranded Indians to retreat to their homes safely. Spicejet lauded the actor and unveiled its tribute on Twitter. Relatedly, Sood… read-more
Tags: SpiceJet, SpiceJet Airlines, Sonu Sood, Coronavirus Pandemic
Courtesy: India Today
Spicejet's Ajay Singh Re-Elected As President Of Boxing Federation
At the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) presidential elections held on February 3, Spicejet chairman Ajay Singh has been elected president for the second time in a row. With a margin of ten votes, Singh surpassed contender Maharashtra BJP MLA Ashish Shelar in the presence of Yury Zaytsev, an observer from the International Boxing Association (AIBA). After the victory, Singh proclaimed that he endeavours to develop the women’s boxing scene in… read-more
Tags: Boxing Federation of India, SpiceJet, Ajay SIngh, BJP MLA
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Indian Air Travels Slump by 54.84% Compared to Last Year
According to the data from DGCA, a total of 372 lakh passengers have traveled by air from January to July, 2020 which is 54.84% lesser than the number of passengers travelled last year in the same period. The domestic air passenger traffic has reduced by 82.3% to 21.07 lakh in the month of July. IndiGo continues to be the largest carrier with a market share of 60.4% in July.
Tags: DGCA, AIR TRAFFIC, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India
Courtesy: NDTV