China's ICBC seeks return of four 737 MAX jets leased to SpiceJet, documents show
China's ICBC is moving to repossess four Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from SpiceJet following unpaid rental disputes.
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China's ICBC is seeking the return of four Boeing 737 MAX jets leased to SpiceJet. Documents indicate that the lessor has moved to have the aircraft deregistered and repossessed through the DGCA.
Coverage from Reuters, The Economic Times, and Livemint emphasizes that the push for repossession is driven by increasing unpaid rentals. However, a SpiceJet spokesperson stated that the four aircraft in question have been grounded for an extended period due to engine HPT manufacturing issues.
Future developments depend on the DGCA's actions regarding the deregistration request and whether the dispute over unpaid rentals is resolved.
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Quick answers
Which lessor is seeking the return of the aircraft?
China's ICBC.
What is the reason for the repossession attempt?
According to The Economic Times, lessors are aiming to reclaim the aircraft due to increasing unpaid rentals.
How has SpiceJet responded to the situation?
A SpiceJet spokesperson stated that the four aircraft sought for deregistration have been grounded for a long time because of engine HPT manufacturing issues.
Coverage (5)
- Four SpiceJet Boeing 737 MAX aircraft set to leave the airline as lessors seek repossession Live From A Lounge · 2h ago
- Lessors aim to reclaim SpiceJet aircraft due to increasing unpaid rentals The Economic Times · 2h ago
- SpiceJet Spokesperson Says 4 Aircrafts Sought For Deregistration Have Been Grounded For Long To Engine HPT Manufacturing Issues TradingView · 2h ago
- Chinese lessor moves DGCA to deregister, repossess four SpiceJet aircraft livemint.com · 2h ago
- China's ICBC seeks return of four 737 MAX jets leased to SpiceJet, documents show Reuters · 2h ago broke it first
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