Chinese lessor moves DGCA to deregister, repossess four SpiceJet aircraft
SpiceJet is facing new challenges as a Chinese aircraft lessor has approached the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to deregister four Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The move follows ongoing financial disputes and the extended grounding of these specific airframes.
A Chinese aircraft lessor has formally filed an application with India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to deregister and repossess four Boeing 737 MAX planes currently held by SpiceJet. The action marks an escalation in the ongoing financial negotiations between the budget carrier and its international creditors.
SpiceJet has stated that the potential deregistration of these specific aircraft will not disrupt its current flight operations, as the planes in question are already grounded. The airline remains confident in its ability to manage its schedule through its remaining active fleet and ongoing capital-raising efforts.
However, legal experts have noted that the successful deregistration of these airframes could impact the airline's long-term operational capacity and its ability to restore grounded capacity to service. The regulatory process for repossession typically takes several days following a formal application under global aviation conventions.
Source: SpiceJet is facing action from lessors seeking to deregister four grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The airline maintains that its operations will not be affected, but legal experts caution that deregistration could impact the airline's fleet and operational capacity.
