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Aviation Newsletter | September 2024

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In this September 2024 edition of our newsletter, we bring you a concise analysis of the rapid growth in India's civil aviation sector, now the world's third-largest domestic market.

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In this September 2024 edition of our newsletter, we bring you a concise analysis of the rapid growth in India's civil aviation sector, now the world's third-largest domestic market. As the industry evolves to improve connectivity, enhance operational efficiency, and embrace sustainability, we highlight key regulatory changes, major infrastructure approvals, and recent legal precedents that are shaping the future of aviation in India and globally.

We hope this issue offers valuable insights as we continue to track the latest developments and opportunities in this dynamic sector.

Key Updates – India

(a) SpiceJet aims for 100 aircraft by the end of 2026

September 27, 2024 – SpiceJet has successfully raised Rs 3,000 crore through qualified institutional placement ("QIP"). The share sale which involved over 48.70 crore shares price at Rs. 61.60 each, attracted significant investments from major entities such as Societe Generale, Goldman Sachs (Singapore),

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