SpiceJet to add 3 Airbus A320 aircraft, strengthening its portfolio
New Delhi, June 8
SpiceJet is strengthening its fleet and operational capabilities. The pocket-friendly Indian airline has finalized a lease agreement to introduce three Airbus A320 aircraft that are scheduled to join the airline's fleet soon.
"SpiceJet has finalised a lease agreement to induct three Airbus A320 aircraft on a damp lease basis, further strengthening its fleet and operational capabilitie," the airline said in a statement.
The airline is set to add three Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet in July 2026, according to an official release.
In a separate development, SpiceJet has successfully returned a Boeing 737 MAX to service, which has already begun commercial operations. "SpiceJet has also successfully ungrounded and returned a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to service. The aircraft has already commenced commercial operations," the release added.
The expanded capacity will strengthen the airline's network during the peak travel season and offer greater operational flexibility across both domestic and international routes.
"The additional capacity will support the airline's network requirements during the busy travel season and provide greater operational flexibility across its domestic and international routes," it said.
As per the airline, these aircraft are expected to help the company meet the increasing passenger demand, accelerate network flexibility during the peak season and strengthen operational resilience.
Commenting on the development, Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, SpiceJet, said, "These aircraft will help us meet growing passenger demand, strengthen operational resilience and enhance network flexibility during a busy travel period. We continue to focus on steadily expanding our fleet and improving operational readiness as we move forward with our growth plans."
Earlier, in April, a SpiceJet B737-700 aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence while taxiing at Delhi airport, causing damage to its right winglet and the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of another aircraft belonging to a different airline. The aircraft was subsequently grounded at Delhi.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. They had that incident at Delhi airport in April, and now they're expanding? Safety should be the top priority, not just adding planes. Hope the ungrounded 737 MAX is thoroughly checked. But I appreciate the efforts to meet passenger demand.
This is a smart move! With summer travel season, more flights mean less stress for us. I've been using SpiceJet for years - not always perfect but they're affordable. The A320s are reliable workhorses. Good to see them bouncing back. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
As someone who flies Delhi-Mumbai often, competition is good for prices. But I'm curious about the "damp lease" arrangement - hope it doesn't affect maintenance standards. SpiceJet should focus on customer service improvements too. The in-flight experience needs work.
Waah! Finally some positive news from SpiceJet after all those financial struggles. Adding 3 A320s and bringing back a 737 MAX is progress. But why 2026? That's two years away! Need capacity now, bhai. Hope they expedite things. Also, please improve the legroom - I'm tall! 😅
Interesting development. The 737 MAX grounding after the crashes was a big deal globally. Glad to see one returning to service, but I hope DGCA is monitoring closely. The April incident shows there's room for improvement in ground operations. Still, expansion is usually a good sign for the
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