SpiceJet Loses Three Boeing 737s to Deregistration
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has deregistered three Boeing 737s operated by SpiceJet.
The deregistrations come after two lessors, SMBC Aviation Capital and CDB Aviation Leasing, requested that the DGCA remove the aircraft from SpiceJet's fleet.
SMBC Aviation Capital requested the deregistration of two 737 Max 8s (MSNs 64507 and 64509) and a 737-800 (MSN 41397). The DGCA has confirmed that it has deregistered these aircraft.
CDB Aviation Leasing requested the deregistration of two 737 Max 8s (MSNs 60184 and 60646). The DGCA has not yet confirmed whether it has deregistered these aircraft.
SpiceJet said that two of the three deregistered aircraft were grounded for a long period and not operational. The airline said that it remains focused on bringing its grounded fleet back into operations.
The deregistrations are the latest in a series of problems for SpiceJet. The airline has been grounded several times in recent months due to technical problems. In April, SpiceJet was forced to ground all of its Boeing 737 Max aircraft after one of the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical problem.
The deregistrations could further impact SpiceJet's operations. The airline has a fleet of 71 aircraft, but only 34 of those are currently operational. The deregistrations could reduce the number of aircraft that SpiceJet has available to fly, which could lead to flight cancellations and delays.
The deregistrations are also a sign of the financial problems that SpiceJet is facing. The airline has been struggling to make payments to its lessors, and the deregistrations could be a sign that the lessors are becoming increasingly impatient with SpiceJet's financial situation.
The future of SpiceJet is uncertain. The airline is facing a number of challenges, including financial problems, technical problems, and competition from other airlines. It remains to be seen whether SpiceJet will be able to overcome these challenges and remain in business.