SpiceJet, which currently owes $14 million to TWC, had its offer to pay $435,000 a month to clear its dues rejected
Kal Airways and Maran had moved the Delhi High Court on August 9, 2023, seeking 50 per cent of the daily revenue collection of low-cost carrier SpiceJet to be paid to them on a weekly basis
The Delhi High Court overturned a single judge's ruling that upheld the validity of an arbitral award in favour of Kalanithi Maran
Justice Pratibha Singh instructed the SpiceJet counsel to obtain guidance by May 3 regarding the feasible time period for SpiceJet to pay Rs 50 crore to its lessors
Celestial Aviation, Willis Lease Finance, Aircastle, and Wilmington had also filed applications against SpiceJet in 2023 for outstanding dues
SpiceJet on Tuesday said it will soon be receiving a Q400 aircraft as part of the settlement reached with lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) last year. The airline has settled all past liabilities for the Q400 planes leased from NAC, and under the settlement agreement it already has five Q400 aircraft. "The ownership of these planes has been transferred to SpiceJet," the airline said and added that the sixth Q400 plane is en route to India from Germany. The aircraft is expected to arrive in Delhi soon. The carrier, which is taking various measures to deal with multiple headwinds, recently announced four major settlements with key aircraft lessors. According to the airline, these settlements will result in substantial savings of Rs 1,252 crore.
Stocks to watch on March 27: SpiceJet on Tuesday said it had signed an agreement with aircraft lessor Export Development Canada (EDC) to settle liabilities worth Rs 755 crore
This will allow airline to own 13 of the 15 Bombardier Q400 aircraft financed by the Canadian agency
SpiceJet has over the last few months reached settlements with multiple lessors, including Aercap, as the company looks to restore its grounded fleet and return to full capacity
Credit Suisse and SpiceJet have been entangled in a legal conflict since 2015 over outstanding debts of approximately $24 million
Go First, which filed for bankruptcy in May last year, received two financial bids as part of its bankruptcy process, the second being Sharjah-based Sky One Airways, Reuters had reported
FDTL norms are important as they ensure adequate rest for pilots so that there is no untoward incident
The Ajay Singh-led airline said it has finalised lease agreements for ten aircraft to bolster its capacity ahead of the upcoming summer schedule
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has finalised lease agreements for 10 aircraft to ensure seamless travel during the upcoming summer season
On Monday, sources said the airline's Chief Operating Officer Arun Kashyap and Chief Commercial Officer Shilpa Bhatia have put in their papers
SpiceJet, on its part, said several members of its commercial team have resigned with immediate effect, as part of a strategic restructuring at the airline
SpiceJet on Tuesday said several members of its commercial team have resigned with immediate effect, as part of a strategic restructuring at the airline. On Monday, sources said the airline's Chief Operating Officer Arun Kashyap and Chief Commercial Officer Shilpa Bhatia have put in their papers. "As part of SpiceJet's strategic restructuring, several members of the commercial team including the Chief Commercial Officer have left the company with immediate effect," an airline spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday. With the recent fundraise, the spokesperson said it is speeding up the process of resolution of all past disputes, and continues to see significant growth in revenue and load factor.
The firm is also dealing with multiple court cases regarding money owed to former owner Kalanithi Maran, financial services firm Credit Suisse, aircraft lessors, and engine lessors
Cash-strapped SpiceJet has resolved its third settlement in 2 weeks with Echelon Ireland Madison One, after Cross Ocean Partners and Celestial Aviation
SpiceJet further stands to benefit from the 'transfer of airframe and an engine at no additional cost, augmenting its operational capabilities'