SpiceJet to reintroduce Boeing 737 Max aircraft to operations
Mumbai: Domestic budget airline SpiceJet announced on Tuesday that it will reintroduce one of its grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft into service starting January 29. This move is part of the airline’s phased plan to restore its fleet.
he first of these aircraft will be deployed on high-demand international routes such as Jeddah and Riyadh, beginning Wednesday. Grounded for several months, the return of the 737 Max marks a key step in SpiceJet’s efforts to enhance its fleet and operations.
The airline plans to bring a total of ten aircraft, including four Boeing 737 Max planes, back into service by mid-April as part of its fleet restoration initiative. Since October, SpiceJet has also added 10 aircraft to its fleet, comprising three previously grounded planes and seven newly leased ones. This expansion has enabled the airline to introduce over 60 new flights in the last three months, improving connectivity and offering passengers more travel options.
To support the restoration of its 737 Max fleet, SpiceJet has entered into service agreements with U.S.-based engine maintenance provider StandardAero Inc. and CFM International, the original equipment manufacturer for LEAP-1B engines. The reintroduction of these fuel-efficient planes is expected to result in significant cost savings and higher utilization rates, according to the airline.
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Vijay says no to CM convoy until swearing-in: TVK
Chennai (PTI): TVK chief Vijay declined to accept the police convoy vehicles provided to Tamil Nadu chief minister as per protocol until his swearing-in, the party said on Thursday.
A police official confirmed that the CM convoy vehicles provided to him "as per protocol" following the announcement of the Assembly election results were returned and have not been withdrawn.
The official also said that arrangements were in place for the swearing-in ceremony.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) clarified that its party founder Vijay had "personally requested that the convoy vehicles be returned". In a statement here, the TVK said: "Vijay conveyed that he would accept the official chief minister-level security only after forming the government with a decisive mandate".
Four convoy vehicles assigned to Vijay on May 4 after his TVK secured 108 seats in the Assembly polls returned from his residence following his request.
Even on May 6, the police had deployed security near his Panaiyur residence and in front of the Lok Bhavan here when Vijay called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake his claim to form the government. Vijay did not use the government vehicle to meet the Governor.
