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China's ICBC seeks return of four 737 MAX jets leased to SpiceJet, documents show

Leasing firms are moving to deregister and repossess Boeing 737 MAX aircraft currently held by Indian carrier SpiceJet.

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The brief

Multiple lessors, including China's ICBC and two Irish entities, have filed requests with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to deregister four Boeing 737 MAX jets leased to SpiceJet. The filings signal an intent by these firms to regain possession of the aircraft.

Reporting from Reuters, livemint.com, and other outlets highlights that the affected aircraft have been grounded for an extended duration. According to a SpiceJet spokesperson, these groundings are tied to manufacturing issues related to engine high-pressure turbine (HPT) components.

Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for the deregistration process or the impact on the airline's fleet capacity. Future updates will depend on regulatory decisions by the DGCA regarding the repossession requests.

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Quick answers

Which entities are seeking to reclaim aircraft?

ICBC of China and two unnamed Irish lessors have filed for deregistration.

Why are the aircraft grounded?

A SpiceJet spokesperson stated the planes are grounded due to manufacturing issues involving engine HPT components.

What regulatory body is involved?

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the authority handling the deregistration requests.

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SpiceJet ICBC Boeing 737 MAX DGCA Aviation

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