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    Go First to resume operations from May 27
    After filing for bankruptcy, low-cost airline Go First is reportedly planning to resume its operations from May 27

    Go First to resume operations from May 27

    By Prateek Talukdar
    May 18, 2023
    03:28 pm

    What's the story

    After filing for bankruptcy, low-cost airline Go First is reportedly planning to resume its operations from May 27.

    The airline has issued an internal memo calling pilots to training sessions for an online ground refresher course starting Friday.

    The sessions are mandatory for pilots who haven't been actively flying since May 3 when the airline went on a hiatus.

    Context

    Why does this story matter?

    The Wadia Group-owned Go First became another company in a long list of private airlines to file for bankruptcy voluntarily.

    Last week, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) granted bankruptcy protection to Go First, formerly GoAir.

    However, aspersions over its operational ability linger as its lessors have terminated lease agreements and are engaged in legal battles against the bankruptcy court's decision.

    Fleet

    Operations to restart with reduced fleet of 20 aircraft

    The airline plans to revive operations with a scaled-down fleet of 20 aircraft, down from 27 planes on May 2 when operations were temporarily stalled.

    While the goal is to restore operations quickly, it'll reportedly be done on a reduced schedule.

    It earlier canceled flights until May 26, citing financial losses caused by persistent engine issues related to faulty designs and poor metal quality.

    DGCA

    Go First yet to submit interim flight schedule to DGCA

    However, Go First has not yet submitted its interim flight schedule to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which issued the airline a show-cause notice on May 8 seeking a reply within 15 days explaining its inability to continue operations, according to reports.

    It then barred Go First from accepting new bookings and selling tickets.

    PW

    Go First not alone to be hit by PW crisis

    Go First attributed its insolvency to the United States-based aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (PW). However, Go First is not alone in the quagmire.

    Air Tanzania, Air Senegal, Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, Air Asia, Air India, Batik Air, Spirit Airlines, All Nippon Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airlines, Lufthansa, Jet Blue, Swiss Air, and Air Baltic have also reported similar engine problems related to PW.

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