China's ICBC seeks return of four 737 MAX jets leased to SpiceJet, documents show
Leasing firms are moving to repossess Boeing 737 MAX aircraft currently held by SpiceJet amid ongoing deregistration filings.
📍 The outcome
Chinese and Irish lessors moved to deregister and repossess four Boeing 737 MAX aircraft leased to SpiceJet. A SpiceJet spokesperson stated that the grounded jets had been impacted by engine manufacturing issues.
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The story so far
Multiple lessors, including ICBC and unnamed Irish entities, have filed requests with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to deregister and repossess four Boeing 737 MAX jets leased to SpiceJet. The move marks a significant escalation in the airline's fleet management disputes.
Coverage from Reuters, Live From A Lounge, livemint.com, Yahoo News Singapore, and TradingView emphasizes that these legal actions target the same four aircraft. A SpiceJet spokesperson stated that these specific planes have remained grounded due to engine high-pressure turbine manufacturing issues.
The industry is monitoring the response from the DGCA regarding the deregistration requests. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for the potential transfer or return of the aircraft.
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Who reported it (5)
- SpiceJet Spokesperson Says 4 Aircrafts Sought For Deregistration Have Been Grounded For Long To Engine HPT Manufacturing Issues TradingView · 48d ago
- Four SpiceJet Boeing 737 MAX aircraft set to leave the airline as lessors seek repossession Live From A Lounge · 48d ago
- Chinese lessor moves DGCA to deregister, repossess four SpiceJet aircraft livemint.com · 48d ago
- Two Irish lessors seek deregistration of four Boeing 737 MAX jets leased to India's SpiceJet, document shows Yahoo News Singapore · 48d ago
- China's ICBC seeks return of four 737 MAX jets leased to SpiceJet, documents show Reuters · 48d ago
The obvious questions
Which organizations are seeking the return of SpiceJet aircraft?
Reuters reports that ICBC is seeking the return of the jets, while other reports mention filings from Irish lessors.
Why have the aircraft been grounded?
According to a SpiceJet spokesperson, the planes have been grounded due to engine high-pressure turbine manufacturing issues.
What regulatory body is handling the requests?
The requests for deregistration have been filed with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
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