Does SpiceJet have Boeing 737 Max?

SpiceJet is the only airline in India operating the Boeing 737 MAX, which was grounded in the country for over two years following two deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that together killed 346 people.

Does SpiceJet use Boeing?

Boeing 737 Max aircraft had resumed flying in India during the last winter. As of now, SpiceJet is the only Indian carrier that uses this aircraft.

How many 737 does SpiceJet have?

Agencies SpiceJet had resumed operating its Max planes for commercial flight operations last month. Six out of total 13 of SpiceJet’s 737 Max aircraft have started operating commercial passenger flights, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh said on Monday.

Is SpiceJet safe to fly?

“Our flights are absolutely safe. We are an IATA-IOSA certified airline. SpiceJet successfully completed the meticulous audit program for recertification in October 2021. We have been regularly audited by DGCA.

Which aircraft is used by SpiceJet?

SpiceJet has 650 pilots trained for 737 MAX operations. It is the only Indian airline to operate this kind of 737 and has 11 such aircraft. Billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa Air, which plans to begin operations this summer, has placed an order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Why SpiceJet uses Boeing?

Synopsis. “The airline needs these aircraft for two primary reasons – one this will replace the old aircraft with new and new aircraft will bring some sale and leaseback income too. Boeing’s focus, it seems, is more on Akasa now and hence SpiceJet is being offered less aircraft,” said an industry insider.

Which planes do SpiceJet fly?

SpiceJet currently operates 11 MAX aircraft and about 144 pilots are required to operate these 11 aircraft. Of the 650 trained pilots on the MAX, 560 continue to remain available,” the spokesperson said.

What plane is SpiceJet?

SpiceJet operates a fleet of Boeing and Q-400s that allow for greater efficiency in maintenance and to support its low-cost structure. The new-generation Boeing 737-700s, 737-800s and 737-900ERs with winglets have been a conscious choice.

Is SpiceJet better than IndiGo?

As per this rule, SpiceJet has maintained a better EV/EBITDA value over the last 5 years than Indigo. InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.

How many Boeing does SpiceJet have?

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How big is SpiceJet?

It is the second largest airline in the country by number of domestic passengers carried, with a market share of 13.6% as of March 2019. The airline operates 630 daily flights to 64 destinations, including 54 Indian and 15 international destinations from its bases at Delhi and Hyderabad.