<p>SpiceJet, India's low-cost carrier, has announced that it will expand its fleet by adding 10 Boeing 737 aircraft between September and October 2023, as per reports. The airline aims to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the 10 planes, five will be Boeing 737 Max aircraft, although the exact cost was not disclosed.</p>

<p>According to the SpiceJet website as of June 2023, their fleet consisted of 91 aircraft. However, it is unclear whether this figure includes the 25 planes that were previously grounded.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Partnership with FTAI Aviation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The airline is now focused on reviving its grounded fleet and has recently partnered with FTAI Aviation to lease 20 engines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SpiceJet expects to resume services for the grounded planes in the near future.</p>

<p>SpiceJet emphasised that the induction of these new aircraft will coincide with India's peak travel season, enabling them to launch new routes and strengthen their presence on existing ones.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Rebound after COVID-19 pandemic</strong></h2>

<p>The travel industry has experienced a significant rebound following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased profitability for airline operators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a result, rival company IndiGo's Interglobe Aviation has also planned capacity expansions and increased orders to meet the rising demand for air travel.</p>

<p>The country’s airline SpiceJet mobilised its plan to revive 25 grounded aircraft. The airline has already mobilised around Rs 400 crore (4000 million) rupees towards getting its grounded fleet back in the air, which will further enhance its top line.</p>

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<p>Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet said, “We are meticulously working towards a return to service of our grounded fleet back in the air soon. The majority of the ECLGS funding received by the airline would be utilized for the same, which will help us capitalise and make the most of the upcoming peak travel season.”</p>

<h2><strong>Spicejet: Country's largest regional player&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>SpiceJet has made flying affordable for more Indians than ever before. It is an IATA-IOSA-certified airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s &amp; Q-400s.</p>

<p>The airline is one of the country's largest regional players operating multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The majority of the airline's fleet offers SpiceMax, the most spacious economy-class seating in India.</p>

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SpiceJet, India's low-cost carrier, has announced that it will expand its fleet by adding 10 Boeing 737 aircraft between September and October 2023, as per reports.

SpiceJet, India's low-cost carrier, has announced that it will expand its fleet by adding 10 Boeing 737 aircraft between September and October 2023, as per reports. The airline aims to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic. Among the 10 planes, five will be Boeing 737 Max aircraft, although the exact cost was not disclosed. According to the SpiceJet website as of June 2023, their fleet consisted of 91 aircraft. However, it is unclear whether this figure includes the 25 planes that were previously grounded. Partnership with FTAI Aviation The airline is now focused on reviving its grounded fleet and has recently partnered with FTAI Aviation to lease 20 engines. SpiceJet expects to resume services for the grounded planes in the near future. SpiceJet emphasised that the induction of these new aircraft will coincide with India's peak travel season, enabling them to launch new routes and strengthen their presence on existing ones. Also Read | Deserted dystopia: Chinese city evacuated after cracks appear near high-rises Rebound after COVID-19 pandemic The travel industry has experienced a significant rebound following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased profitability for airline operators. As a result, rival company IndiGo's Interglobe Aviation has also planned capacity expansions and increased orders to meet the rising demand for air travel. The country’s airline SpiceJet mobilised its plan to revive 25 grounded aircraft. The airline has already mobilised around Rs 400 crore (4000 million) rupees towards getting its grounded fleet back in the air, which will further enhance its top line. Watch | Sunak-Biden Meet: 'Atlantic declaration' seen as a counter to Russia and China × Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet said, “We are meticulously working towards a return to service of our grounded fleet back in the air soon. The majority of the ECLGS funding received by the airline would be utilized for the same, which will help us capitalise and make the most of the upcoming peak travel season.” Spicejet: Country's largest regional player SpiceJet has made flying affordable for more Indians than ever before. It is an IATA-IOSA-certified airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s & Q-400s. The airline is one of the country's largest regional players operating multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The majority of the airline's fleet offers SpiceMax, the most spacious economy-class seating in India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

India: SpiceJet plans to induct 10 Boeing 737 aircraft starting September

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan recently inspected J-10C multi-role fighter jets during its induction into country's air force on Friday. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The footage of the event turned into a meme fest on social media. Numerous meme makers spared no time to come up with unique messages related to the event. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khan has already been very popular with meme makers. The leader keeps grabbing their attention every now and then. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>An unknown number of the jets were formally inducted by Pakistan. The planes, which have been acquired from all-weather ally China, look to bolster the country's combat capabilities. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ceremony of the induction was held at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Minhas Kamra in Attock district, Punjab province.</p>

<p>One user said, "Khan saab dehan se awein lal button na daba dyna (Khan sir be cautious, don't press the red button)."&nbsp;In one tweet, a person said, "Yar main keh rha hn na k mujhy chalana ata hai. Peechay hato saray (Friends, I am saying I know how to fly it. Everyone get back)."&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister, said, “When F-16s were inducted 40 years ago, the whole nation was jubilant and now that time has come again as Pakistan is strengthening itself.” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The landing of five J-10C aircraft was witnessed by the prime minister, the Dawn newspaper reported. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The JC-10 is a fully integrated weapon, avionic and combat system. Its induction into the PAF would further strengthen its capabilities, said Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan recently inspected J-10C multi-role fighter jets during its induction into country's air force on Friday. The footage of the event turned into a meme fest on social media.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan recently inspected J-10C multi-role fighter jets during its induction into country's air force on Friday. The footage of the event turned into a meme fest on social media. Numerous meme makers spared no time to come up with unique messages related to the event. Also Read: Opposition accuses Imran Khan of coercive measures ahead of no-trust vote Khan has already been very popular with meme makers. The leader keeps grabbing their attention every now and then. Khan saab dehan se awein lal button na daba dyna. https://t.co/yICZJHAY9D — zain (@ZainnMalikk_) March 11, 2022 × An unknown number of the jets were formally inducted by Pakistan. The planes, which have been acquired from all-weather ally China, look to bolster the country's combat capabilities. Khan Sahab be like: "Acha Hai lakin Civic ka Muqabala nahi"#J10C pic.twitter.com/BsvULmd1Y6 — G.Mᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛs 🍥 (@MuhayyudinMalik) March 11, 2022 × The ceremony of the induction was held at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Minhas Kamra in Attock district, Punjab province. One user said, "Khan saab dehan se awein lal button na daba dyna (Khan sir be cautious, don't press the red button)." In one tweet, a person said, "Yar main keh rha hn na k mujhy chalana ata hai. Peechay hato saray (Friends, I am saying I know how to fly it. Everyone get back)." Also Read: Minorities in Pakistan fear mob lynching over blasphemy accusations Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister, said, “When F-16s were inducted 40 years ago, the whole nation was jubilant and now that time has come again as Pakistan is strengthening itself.” Yar main keh rha hn na k mujhy chalana ata hai. Peechay hato saray :p #ImranKhan #J10C #PakArmy pic.twitter.com/OX7V7X95Dd — Mutahir Ali 🍁 (@mutahirali_rana) March 11, 2022 × The landing of five J-10C aircraft was witnessed by the prime minister, the Dawn newspaper reported. The JC-10 is a fully integrated weapon, avionic and combat system. Its induction into the PAF would further strengthen its capabilities, said Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff. (With inputs from agencies)

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