The new aviation bill does little to assuage Go First’s lessors

It was hoped that the lawmakers would factor in the interests of aircraft lessors in case of defaults. Instead, the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill, 2024 has turned out to be a damp squib.

8 August, 20241 min
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The new aviation bill does little to assuage Go First’s lessors

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