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SpiceJet Ltd is the only Indian operator of Boeing 737 Max aeroplanes, which were grounded in March 2019 following two fatal crashes worldwide; expects the aircraft to make a comeback by September. SpiceJet has entered into a settlement with Avolon, a major lessor of MAX aircraft, paving the way for the airline’s 737 MAX aircraft to start to return to service, the airline said in a statement on Thursday.
“The airline expects to start operations of MAX aircraft around the end of September 2021 subject to regulatory approvals,” it added.
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Boeing 737 Max was grounded by aviation regulators worldwide in March 2019 following two fatal crashes involving Lion Air Flight 610 on 29 October 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on 10 March 2019.
Most major aviation markets, including the US and European Union, have allowed the jet to fly again following extensive fixes. However, India and China are yet to allow the return of this aircraft in their respective countries.
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