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Global Eagle Ent to provide satellite-based in-flight entertainment to Jet Airways
NEW DELHI: Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. – worldwide provider of aircraft connectivity systems, operations solutions and media content to the travel industry – has entered into a partnership with Jet Airways to provide inflight entertainment (IFE) streaming service and KU based internet connectivity aboard the global airline’s fleet of B737 NG aircraft.
Jet Airways, which operates more than 300 flights to 73 destinations worldwide, selected Global Eagle Entertainment in a fiercely competitive IFE market based, in part, on its 10-year content delivery alliance and experience with GEE.
During Q2 2016, the Los Angeles-based GEE will provide Jet Airways with its Airtime IFE streaming solution, with a clear roadmap for migration to full broadband satellite connectivity. GEE will equip Jet Airways aircraft with digital rights management (DRM) technology, in-cabin servers and WiFi routers, enabling the proven Airtime streaming platform to deliver movies, TV shows, music and other content directly to passengers’ laptops, tablets and smart phones.
GEE chief commercial officer Walé Adepoju said, “GEE is honoured to expand our long-term partnership with Jet Airways, an innovative airline keenly focused on elevating the passenger experience and a true leader across the exciting Asian region.By deploying GEE’s Airtime IFE streaming solution across its growing fleet, Jet Airways can deliver a broad range of entertainment content to passenger’s personal devices with an eye on full blown satellite connectivity aboard future flights.”
“GEE has clearly demonstrated a deep understanding of our business over the past decade, providing the content at the core of our passenger entertainment experience. Jet Airways is now moving to GEE’s integrated IFE solution capable of streaming a broad range of content to our passengers’ own devices and providing a clear path to our future connectivity needs,” said Jet SVP – commercial Gaurang Shetty. “We look forward to growing our partnership with GEE and, in turn, enhancing our passenger experience across our global fleet.”
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
