Airlines · Saturday, 5 September 2026

SpiceJet to lease 20 aircraft for winter season

By AvTLDR Editorial Desk

Financially distressed SpiceJet plans to lease 20 aircraft to nearly triple its active fleet ahead of India's winter travel season.

TL;DR

The airline will add a mix of 15 Boeing and 5 Airbus aircraft through wet and damp leases between mid-October and mid-November. The expansion is a critical attempt to restore operational capacity and stabilize the carrier's network following a period of significant fleet grounding.

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