Pune: Spicejet on Tuesday returned to Max Boeing 737 aircraft operation after a gap of about two and a half years.
Spicejet, the only max 737 operator in the country has signed a $ 22 billion contract with Boeing for up to 205 aircraft in 2017 and has 13 aircraft at the current fleet.
The airline will spread these aircraft on domestic and international routes.
The airline celebrated returning to Max 737 services with special flights from New Delhi to Gwalior on November 23.
Ajay Singh, Chair and Implementing Director, Spicejet said, “I am very happy to see our 737 Max, our flagship fleet, returning to the operation.
The Max Returns will be a game-changer for Spicejet and allow us to offer a very superior flying experience to our passengers .
After intense scrutiny, these aircraft have been through, I can say with full confidence that it is the most aircraft safe to fly.
the return of Max came at the right time to SpiceJet.
with the retrieval of passenger traffic and the government allows the airline to operate at full capacity, the aircraft Our new will allow us to expand our network ahead of a busy travel season and play a major role in our future expansion.
With significant cost savings, we expect a significant reduction in operating costs we increase our bottom line.
“Max 737 is an important part of the focus of the word Jutan Spicejet and dramatically will reduce voice pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Passengers will benefit from a large number of premium seats and broadband internet that we plan to offer.
Spicejet’s advanced Max aircraft is equipped with a satcom which will allow airline to offer the internet, “added Singh.
Since Un-Grounding FAA in November 2020, more than 175 of the 195 global regulators have opened their airspace to Max 737.
More than 32 airlines have returned the fleet They to services and airlines have been safely flying more than 235,000 commercial flights, amounted to more than 575,000 flight hours.