SpiceJet, Boeing settle claims related to grounding of 737 Max aircraft
The Hindu
SpiceJet's fleet of 13 Max aircraft has not operated any commercial flight since March 2019 when the plane was grounded worldwide
SpiceJet on November 17 said it has entered into an agreement with the U.S.-based aerospace company Boeing to settle outstanding claims related to the grounding of 737 Max aircraft and its return to service. SpiceJet's fleet of 13 Max aircraft has not operated any commercial flight since March 2019 when the . The airline had subsequently raised claims with Boeing regarding "cost and losses".
"SpiceJet is pleased to announce that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Boeing wherein Boeing has agreed to provide certain accommodations and settle the outstanding claims related to the grounding of 737 MAX aircraft and its return to service," the airline's statement said.
This paves the way for the induction of efficient and younger Max aircraft into SpiceJet's fleet and ensures the resumption of new aircraft deliveries from our order of 155 Max aircraft, it added.













