Jet Airways' Attempted Acquisition of Air Sahara
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Case Details:
Case Code : BSTR219
Case Length : 17 Pages
Pages Period : 2005-2006
Organization : Jet Airways (India) Ltd and Sahara Airlines Ltd
Pub Date : 2006
Teaching Note :Not Available
Countries : Indian
Industry : Aviation
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