Etihad Airways fleet expansion: First Airbus A321LR to enter service Aug 1 on Abu Dhabi-Phuket route; Narrowbody jet features First Suites, wider reach

Etihad Airways on Friday announced the delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft from a total order of 30 jets, marking a significant step in the airline’s expansion strategy. The aircraft will enter commercial service on August 1, 2025, with its inaugural route connecting Abu Dhabi to Phuket.Following its debut, the A321LR will gradually be…

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Currency watch: Rupee ends 12 paise lower at 86.52 as equities drop and crude rises; trade uncertainty, FIIs weigh

The rupee declined 12 paise to settle at 86.52 against the US dollar on Friday, dragged down by weak domestic equities, rising global crude oil prices, and sustained foreign fund outflows. The sharp slide in equity benchmarks and a stronger dollar overseas also pressured the local unit, forex traders said.At the interbank foreign exchange, the…

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Swiggy adds noon CEO Faraz Khalid to board as SoftBank, Accel step down

BENGALURU: Swiggy has appointed Faraz Khalid, CEO of MidEast ecommerce major noon, as an independent director to its board, while long-time investor nominees from Accel and SoftBank have exited their roles, marking a broader shift toward independent governance after the company’s 2024 IPO.Khalid’s appointment brings global ecommerce and quick-commerce expertise to Swiggy at a time…

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