New Delhi: SpiceJet is leasing six Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Singapore-based firm BOC Aviation to expand its route network. SpiceJet has taken delivery of the first of the six aircraft, with the balance to be delivered next year, a BOC Aviation spokesperson said.
"BOC Aviation welcomes a new customer in SpiceJet, as we grow our fleet and strengthen our position," said Robert Martin, Managing Director and CEO of BOC Aviation which is owned 100 per cent by the Bank of China.
The company is a leading aircraft leasing company with a portfolio of 231 owned and managed aircraft operated by 56 airlines and 33 countries worldwide, with the average aircraft age being about four years. It has another 106 aircraft on firm order.
SpiceJet officials had last month said the airline planned to add seven Boeing 737s to its fleet in thecurrent financial year to strengthen domestic and international operations.
Read news in full 10/10/13 PTI/NDTV.com
Sunday, 13 October 2013
SpiceJet to lease six Boeing 737s for domestic operations
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