New Delhi : , Nov 23, 2009 – SpiceJet is a budget airline that flies on Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The aircraft was brought back in the middle of a two-and-a half-year gap.
The aviation regulator DGCA has recertified the aircraft using European standards.
SpiceJet is currently the sole operator for the 737 Max.
The airline currently has 13 of the planes in its fleet.
The company had previously signed a deal worth $22 billion with Boeing to purchase up to 205 Boeing aircraft for 2017.
The company intends to replace all 737 NGs in its fleet with Max over the next few months.
The company plans to add 50 Maxs by 2022/23.
These aircraft will be deployed on domestic and international routes by the airline.
The aircraft services will resume during a period of healthy passenger growth.
However, the prices of jet fuel have risen during that time.
Ajay Singh (Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet) stated, “With substantial cost savings, we expect to reduce our operating expenses improving our bottom line.”
The aircraft will also play an important role in expanding the airline’s domestic and international operations.
SpiceJet’s return to the Max is a great time.Our new planes will help us expand our network before the busy season, and allow the government to permit airlines to operate at maximum capacity.This will be a significant step in our expansion plans.
Non-stop flights can be made by the 737 Max to Singapore, Doha (Kuala Lumpur), Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Riyadh as well as other destinations via Indian international airports.
The aircraft is also capable of flying to London, Finland, Norway and Morocco with one stop.
Max 8 is capable of flying up to 3500 nautical miles, which is about 19% more than the 737-800.This allows Max 8 to fly to higher destinations.
It also uses 20 percent less fuel than the older 737s.
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