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Jet Airways: A Rise, Fall, and Final Demise Jet Airways, once a dominant player in India's aviation sector, commenced operations in 1993, evolving from an air taxi service to a full-service airline by 1995. International flights were added in 2004, followed by an initial public offering in 2005. The...
- Founded 1 April 1993
- Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Key people Murari Lal Jalan (non-executive Chairman)
- Revenue ₹252 billion (US$2.9 billion) (FY 2017-18)
- Subsidiaries JetKonnect
- Website www.jetairways.com
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JET Airways history
Last Updated : 11/03/25, 07:03 AM
Jet Airways: A Tumultuous Journey Jet Airways, granted scheduled airline status in 1995, rapidly expanded its domestic network. Early success saw it secure a significant market share, fueled by a substantial Boeing aircraft order. The airline's trajectory changed in 1997 when the Indian government r...
JET AIRWAYS NEWS
HDFC puts Jet Airways BKC office on the block
May 09, 2019 3:15 am
The sale process was initiated after the now-grounded airline failed to repay Rs 415 crore of dues, in addition to interest and other charges, owed to the mortgage financier.
Mumbai: Jet employees urge police to impound passports of airline’s ex-chairman, CEO
May 02, 2019 2:05 am
Several employees of Jet Airways have been reporting to work daily and said they would continue to do so till a final decision was taken by the management on May 10.
Delhi HC issues notice to Jet Airways on plea for refund, alternative flights to passengers
May 01, 2019 2:15 pm
The application had sought direction to the ministry and DGCA to adopt prompt redressal mechanism for all affected passengers to access full refund of air tickets with reasonable compensation or arrange an alternative mode of travel for them to reach their destination as an emergency exercise.
Jet Airways grounded due to 'internal scams', says AIJOSA president Kiran Pawaskar
May 01, 2019 7:19 pm
Kiran Pawaskar said flights were flying full and the cargo business was thriving, but the company still says it doesn't have money. "Where did all the earnings go?"
Jet Airways tells staff: No funds to pay premium for group mediclaim policy
April 30, 2019 4:16 pm
Noting that the group mediclaim policy would cease from May 1, Jet Airways Chief People Officer Rahul Taneja urged employees to take a medical insurance cover of their choice.
Jet staffer’s suicide: Colleagues were pooling money for him till salary crisis hit them
April 29, 2019 6:54 am
Singh’s colleagues believe that the financial constraints could have put additional pressure on him in the past few months.
In a first since Jet crisis, staffer jumps off building in Mumbai, dies
April 28, 2019 7:11 am
Police said Shailesh Kumar Singh, 53, had been suffering from stomach cancer for the last three years and that his condition had worsened over the last four months.
Jet Airways employee commits suicide in Maharashtra's Palghar
April 27, 2019 11:44 pm
Shailesh Singh (45) jumped off the terrace of his four-storeyed building in Nalasopara East on Friday afternoon, an official said.
No word on salaries: Jet CEO to employees
April 27, 2019 1:27 am
The bidding round involving four shortlisted suitors — Jet’s equity partner Etihad Airways, India’s sovereign wealth fund NIIF, US-based TPG Capital and Indigo Partners — is expected to be finalised by May 10.
Jet Airways CEO to employees: 'Banks unable to make salary promises till bidding complete'
April 26, 2019 8:33 pm
Jet Airways, which has around 23,000 employees, has delayed payment of salaries to the employees, including pilots.
