Airlines SpiceJet plans to nearly triple active fleet with deal for 20 leased aircraft SpiceJet has finalized agreements to lease 20 aircraft, as the financially distressed Indian carrier attempts to nearly triple… September 4, 2026
Aviation Economics & Finance China’s largest bank asks DGCA to deregister Boeing 737-8s leased to SpiceJet Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has turned to India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to… July 14, 2026
Aircraft Natilus links up with SpiceJet to launch blended-wing aircraft in India US start-up Natilus and SpiceJet have formed a partnership to help launch blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft in India, with… December 17, 2025
Aircraft Airlines SpiceJet strengthens fleet with contract for 5 Boeing 737 aircraft The Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is to strengthen its fleet ahead of Winter 2025 with five additional Boeing… July 25, 2025
Airlines SpiceJet resolves insolvency case with aircraft lessor Aircastle for $5.6M Ireland-based aircraft lessor Aircastle has ended its insolvency case against Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet after agreeing to a… November 28, 2024
Airlines SpiceJet to resume seaplane operations after five-year hiatus Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has revealed plans to relaunch its seaplane operations in 2025, with a focus on… November 11, 2024
Airlines SpiceJet fleet expands with introduction of 10 aircraft by end of November 2024 The Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has confirmed that its commercial fleet is due to expand with the introduction… October 8, 2024
Airlines Aviation Economics & Finance SpiceJet settles million-dollar dispute with lessor, aims for 100 planes by 2026 The Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has struck a settlement with Engine Lease Finance Corporation (ELFC) to resolve a… September 24, 2024
Airlines SpiceJet given final deadline to return aircraft and engines to lessors SpiceJet has encountered more legal woes. The troubled Indian low-cost carrier has been served a contempt of court… July 4, 2024
Airlines SpiceJet, ordered to return two aircraft, engines to lessor after losing legal battle Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has been forced to return two aircraft and three engines to its lessors after… May 27, 2024
Airlines SpiceJet to lay off 1,400 people, 15% of its workforce SpiceJet will be laying off 1,400 members of its staff, around 15% of its total workforce, as the… February 12, 2024
Airlines SpiceJet readying bid for troubled low-cost airline Go First SpiceJet is reportedly considering a takeover of troubled Indian low-cost carrier Go First, which has been grounded since… December 19, 2023
Airlines SpiceJet aircraft diverted and seized over unpaid bills, then released by Dubai court One of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft owned by SpiceJet was recently seized by creditors in Dubai, in the… December 8, 2023
Airlines SpiceJet Dash 8 engine bursts into flames during maintenance: video A SpiceJet aircraft caught on fire during maintenance checks at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi, India. According… July 26, 2023
Airlines SpiceJet owners to inject $60 million into the airline Embattled Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet is about to receive a fresh capital injection to the tune of 500… July 13, 2023
Airlines Lessors request aviation regulator deregisters three SpiceJet Boeing 737 planes Lessors have requested that the Indian aviation regulator deregisters three Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes used by airline… May 10, 2023
Aircraft Aviation Safety SpiceJet Boeing 737 struck by baggage trolley propelled by Emirates’ A380 blast The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India has reportedly launched an investigation into an incident at Mumbai… April 19, 2023
Airlines SpiceJet pilots investigated after photo shows open coffee cup in cockpit Two SpiceJet pilots are being investigated after a photo shared on social media appeared to show an open… March 16, 2023