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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Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy return draws massive crowd at Arun Jaitley Stadium, fans chant RCB
New Delhi: Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy after nearly 13 years has generated massive excitement among fans, with thousands gathering outside Arun Jaitley Stadium, chanting "RCB RCB" in support of the star batter. Kohli is playing for Delhi against Railways as part of his preparation for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has allowed free entry for spectators, requiring only an Aadhaar card and a photocopy. Fans have been allocated the Gautam Gambhir Stand, accessible through Gate Nos. 16 and 17, while Gate No. 6 is reserved for DDCA members and guests.
DDCA secretary Ashok Kumar Sharma stated that around 10,000 fans are expected on the first day, with arrangements matching those of an international or IPL match.
Kohli, who last played in the Ranji Trophy in 2012 under Virender Sehwag's captaincy, is looking to regain form. Since 2020, he has scored 2,028 runs in 39 Test matches at an average of 30.72, with just three centuries. In the 2023–25 ICC World Test Championship cycle, he managed 751 runs in 14 matches at an average of 32.65.
