Budget airline SpiceJet is planning to unground about 10 aircraft by April 2026 including 4-5 in early winter to cater the peak season demand. These include several Boeing 737 NG aircraft, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, and Q400 aircraft. The grounded aircraft have been contributing to the company’s growing payment liabilities of rent and maintenance.
As per a regulatory filing, the airline has secured maintenance and overhaul slots to accelerate the restoration of its grounded fleet. SpiceJet dispatched 19 engines to engine shops across the globe. The under-repair aircraft engines include 7 engines for Boeing 737 NG aircraft, 6 engines for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, and 6 engines for Q400 aircraft.
On the last two months, SpiceJet finalised a lease agreement for ten Boeing 737 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet ahead of the upcoming winter schedule. These will be inducted under damp lease arrangements by October 2025.
“SpiceJet is fully geared to meet the surge in travel demand for the upcoming winter and early summer seasons,” Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, said.
In July, the company reported that a total of 17 engines were sent for overhaul. With the receipt of the first two engines, SpiceJet expects a steady flow of additional engines in the coming months.
Out of these 17 engines, six CFM LEAP‐1B engines were sent to StandardAero’s Houston facility, while seven Q400 engines had been sent to its Singapore facility. Additionally, four engines were sent to Carlyle Aviation to support the revival of grounded Boeing 737 NG aircraft.
SpiceJet received the first two of its overhauled engines from global MRO provider StandardAero in July. These include a CFM LEAP‐1B engine that powers the Boeing 737 MAX, overhauled at StandardAero’s Houston, USA facility, and one Q400 engine, received from St
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