SpiceJet on Thursday mentioned it has obtained the primary two of its overhauled engines from world MRO provider StandardAero. These embody a CFM LEAP-1B engine that powers the Boeing 737 MAX, overhauled at StandardAero’s Houston, USA facility, and one Q400 engine, obtained from StandardAero’s Singapore facility.
The airline in a press release mentioned right this moment it has additionally efficiently ungrounded one other Boeing 737 NG plane, which returned to lively service final month, reinforcing SpiceJet’s dedication to restoring fleet capability in a structured and phased method. As a part of its broader fleet revival plan, a complete of 17 engines have been despatched for overhaul.
With the receipt of the primary two engines, SpiceJet expects a gradual move of extra engines within the coming months. Six CFM LEAP-1B engines have been despatched to StandardAero’s Houston facility, whereas seven Q400 engines had been despatched to its Singapore facility.
Moreover, 4 engines have been despatched to Carlyle Aviation to assist the revival of grounded Boeing 737 NG plane.
SpiceJet is an IATA-IOSA licensed airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s & Q-400s and is among the nation’s largest regional gamers working a number of every day flights underneath UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. Nearly all of the airline’s fleet provides SpiceMax, among the many most spacious economy-class seating in India.
