SpiceJet adds three damp-leased A320s to expand domestic capacity

SpiceJet has inducted three Airbus A320s on damp lease, with commercial operations due to begin later this week. The carrier expects more leased aircraft in coming months to support domestic connectivity and new services, even as lessors seek deregistration of four grounded Boeing 737 MAX jets.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 19:31 IST · Source Mint · Updated

SpiceJet has inducted three damp-leased Airbus A320s to add domestic capacity, improve route connectivity and support new services ahead of the busy travel season. Lessors have also sought deregistration of four long-grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Why this matters

The move extends SpiceJet’s recent capacity-rebuild pattern, following signals on adding three leased A320s and three damp-leased Airbus A320s to rebuild domestic capacity.

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