SpiceJet lessors seek to take back 4 planes; airline says deregistration will save costs

Lessors of crisis-hit SpiceJet have approached aviation safety watchdog DGCA for the deregistration of four Boeing 737-8 MAX planes, while the airline on Monday said these aircraft have remained non-operational for a prolonged period and their deregistration will eliminate lease rental costs.

Ireland-based lessors Sky High LXXX Leasing Company Ltd and Sky High LXXVII Leasing Company Ltd have filed IDERA Deregistration requests for the four planes with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), according to public notices.