Topic summary
Go First
Commenced operations
4 May 2021 as Go First
Ceased operations
Operating bases
₹4,553 crore (US$470 million) (FY 2017)₹294.88 crore (US$31 million) (FY 2017)Go First, founded as GoAir, was an Indian low-cost airline based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Owned by the Indian business conglomerate Wadia Group, it commenced operations on 4 November 2005 and operated a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft in an all-economy configuration.
In 2021, the airline planned to launch an IPO to raise ₹36 billion (US$370 million). In 2023, the airline faced difficulties with the availability of Pratt & Whitney engines used on its entire fleet of A320 aircraft, alleging that the problem was impacting its operations. Subsequently, the airline ceased operations on 3 May 2023 and filed for voluntary insolvency with the National Company Law Tribunal.