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747-237 · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:06 pm Post subject: Spicejet News -- Part 5

SpiceJet has withdrawn a 737-800 from the fleet; VT-SGO has been returned to lessor today.
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747-237 · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: Spicejet News -- Part 5

bob · Member Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 173 Location: bom

VT-SGO lease was upto Dec 2015 from CIT
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Spiderguy252 · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:02 pm Post subject:

My DEL-BLR SG 514 flight on 21/9 has been upgraded from a 738 to a 739ER.
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747-237 · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: Spicejet News -- Part 5

abhijith16 · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 4:11 pm Post subject:

So, the two oldest 737s in SG's fleet were retired. That sounds good.-
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SpiceJet reports 'highest loads in the industry for the third month in a row' in Aug-2014
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16-Sep-2014 4:51 PM
SpiceJet via its official Facebook account stated (16-Sep-2014) it reported strong load factors in Aug-2014. The carrier said: "Thank you with all our heart for giving us the highest loads in the industry for the third month in a row - 82.5% in August!"

747-237 · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:42 am Post subject:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Loose-screw-in-engine-flight-back/articleshow/42672815.cms

Loose screw in engine, flight back

Sep 17, 2014

A loose screw in the engine of a Mumbai-bound SpiceJet flight led to a close shave for 175 passengers on Tuesday morning.

The engine of flight SG 451 failed soon after the take-off from IGI Airport, after which the pilot safely brought it back to Delhi on a single engine.

The aircraft (VT-SPG) was later examined by experts from the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA). "The fuel pump of engine number 1 (which failed) was repaired on Monday night. After completing that work, the engineers did not properly tighten one of the four screws used on the fuel pump. As a result when the aircraft took off for its first flight after that repair on Tuesday morning, pressure did not form inside the engine due to the loose screw and it failed," a senior DGCA official said.

The regulator has withdrawn the authorization power of the aircraft maintenance engineer who certified the repairs on the engine.

A SpiceJet spokesperson said: "There was a technical issue encountered by SpiceJet flight SG 451, a Boeing 737-800, flying from Delhi to Mumbai on Tuesday. The flight had to return to Delhi. The aircraft landed safely... Passengers were accommodated on other flights. All our crew members are fully trained to handle such situations. Safety is our top priority. There was no fuel leakage of any kind. It was a fuel pump issue and we are investigating the cause with DGCA".

This incident comes just days after a DGCA audit of SpiceJet's engineering reportedly raised a number of loopholes. "Based on the findings of that report, we have issued a show-cause notice to the COO of SpiceJet, asking him why action should not be taken against the airline. We ordered the removal of SpiceJet's quality manager. The airline has been warned to rectify the shortcomings of its engineering at the earliest. We will be doing repeat checks," said the official.

The airline spokesman did not comment on the action after the engineering audit. The DGCA had ordered it after another SpiceJet flight developed a snag on June 16.
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SpiceJet COO: 'Interesting to see the new entrant foreign airline change strategy every month'
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29-Sep-2014 10:18 AM
SpiceJet COO Sanjiv Kapoor via his official Twitter account appeared (25-Sep-2014) to respond to comments made by AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes on 25-Sep-2014. He tweeted: "Interesting to see the new entrant foreign airline change strategy every month and claim full planes when loads in the low 70s...". He separately tweeted: "But then again back in July they claimed they were "sold out" for next two months, when a simple web check could prove that was false" and "You can't learn the jack about a market by sitting inside your hotel room. You got to go out.". Very true, if you are a foreigner... Wink

". Mr Fernandes had earlier criticised the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) stating that AirAsia India wanted to become a member but was not given membership. He said: "IndiGo and the Federation of Indian Airlines have been trying to squeeze us out. I have never seen competitors like these. They pushed me the wrong way".

deaphen · Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 933 Location: India

The CIT plane was removed because of SG's financial situation. Lessors are viewing SG through IT eyes.

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What's wrong with Sanjiv Kapoor Rolling Eyes

Keep the personal attacks and squabbles hush ... not like his airline is doing a good job but that's besides the point.
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sri_bom · Member Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 2365 Location: Singapore

Air India planning several codeshare agreements in the coming month
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8-Oct-2014 9:56 AM
Air India is reportedly planning several codeshare agreements in the coming months (Live Mint, 08-Oct-2014). TAP Portugal, LOT Polish Airlines, Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Adria Airways, Air Astana and Siberia Airlines (S7 Airlines) have reportedly initiated moves for codesharing arrangements with Air India. Some of the codeshare agreements are reportedly close to being signed although some airlines are seeking additional rights which will require change in air service agreements.

747-237 · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject:

SpiceJet has withdrawn another 737-800 from the fleet; VT-SPT has been returned to lessor today.
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747-237 · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 12:35 am Post subject:

747-237 · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:41 pm Post subject:

SpiceJet has cut capacity by reducing its fleet to 35 Boeing 737 aircraft from 42 in December.

http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1Vy4YqAH5XiVegTFM6JFsK/SpiceJet-still-needs-funds-as-turnaround-takes-hold-Sanjiv.html
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basheer1211 · Member Joined: 28 Dec 2012 Posts: 271 Location: India

^^ It should be 34 after the departure of VT-SPT
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ameya · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject:

SG has cancelled BLR-BOM-STV-BOM-BLR till further notice.

Looks like there is severe crunch of aircraft. They are short by atleast 2 aircraft and hence rotations are all over the place.

Flights are regularly delayed by 30 mins to have tighter turns and accomodate more flights
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SpiceJet details 'bag out first' service
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17-Oct-2014 12:20 PM
SpiceJet via its official Facebook page announced (16-Oct-2014) details of its 'bag out first' service. The carrier explained: "Introducing SpiceJet Bag Out First. The next time you fly with SpiceJet, opt for the Bag Out First service at an additional nominal fee of Rs. 300 and receive your bags on the destination conveyor belt first. When you opt for Bag Out First, your baggage gets marked with priority baggage tags on check-in. This way, it gets all the attention it deserves, allowing for a smooth, convenient exit from the airport."

ameya · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:19 am Post subject:

SG has withdrawn one frequency on DEL-IXU-DEL sector
Evening frequency terminated, mid-day flight continues

Expecting that they would terminate IXU later, yet again
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ameya · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:30 am Post subject:

BLR-HYD-BLR down to 4x daily from 5x Daily
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747-237 · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:45 pm Post subject:

SpiceJet has withdrawn another 737-900ER, VT-SGC, from the fleet today.
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747-237 · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:40 am Post subject:

SpiceJet has withdrawn a 737-800, VT-SZC, from the fleet today.
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ssbmat · Member Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 1710

Hmm. I see the beginnings of a KFA here.

5Patel · Member Joined: 02 Oct 2014 Posts: 117

Had heard of bird hits or at max stray dogs but now buffalo hits!!!

Anything can happen in India...

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/spicejet-flight-hits-buffalo-during-takeoff-at-surat-airport-617258

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ssbmat · Member Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 1710

I am a bit surprised at the damage done to the engine cowl. Even if it is a 600-700 kg buffalo. This is about as much damage done to a car if it hits an animal like that. I expected the cowl to be relatively stronger.

I suppose one of the advantages of rear-engine design was the ability to avoid surface debris. I wonder what would have happened to a B727 /MD 80 while taking off ? I think the plane would have bumped and shuddered, but definitely taken off cleanly without significant damage (perhaps some underwing fairing damage)

Spiderguy252 · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:04 pm Post subject:

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747-237 · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:25 pm Post subject:

Accident: Spicejet B738 at Surat Gujarat on Nov 6th 2014, rejected takeoff after buffalo strike

A Spicejet Boeing 737-800, registration VT-SGK performing flight SG-622 from Surat to Delhi (India) with 140 passengers and 6 crew, was accelerating for takeoff from Surat Gujarat's runway 04 in darkness when three stray buffalos entered the runway. One of the buffalos was hit by the aircraft's left hand engine (CFM56), the crew rejected takeoff at about 80 knots after the collision and brought the aircraft to a safe stop about abeam the airport terminal, half way down the runway. The passengers disembarked onto the runway via stairs and were taken to the terminal. No injuries occured to humans, the buffalo was killed, the aircraft sustained substantial damage to left hand engine and left hand fuselage including damage to a static port and punctures to the fuselage skin.

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration VT-SPK positioned to Surat and reached Delhi with a delay of 4.5 hours.

The airline confirmed their aircraft collided with a buffalo that had entered the aerodrome through a hole in the airport fence. The buffalo was invisible against the dark background. The airline suspended operations to Surat Gujarat as result of the accident.

The Aviation Herald
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747-237 · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:27 pm Post subject:

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747-237 · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:58 pm Post subject:

SpiceJet has withdrawn yet another 737-900ER, VT-SGB, from the fleet today.
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747-237 · Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:34 pm Post subject:

SpiceJet has withdrawn a 737-800, VT-SZD, from the fleet today.
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747-237 · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:00 pm Post subject:

SpiceJet has withdrawn yet another 737-800, VT-SZI, from the fleet today.

That makes it 8, in 2 months :
737-900ER : VT-SPT, VT-SGC, VT-SGB
737-800: VT-SGO, VT-SGL, VT-SZC, VT-SZD, VT-SZI
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Nimish · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:46 pm Post subject:

^^ The beginning of the end IMO. First sell a boat load of cheap seats, then change everyone's flights due to the cancellations/ rescheduling, then the pressure from the lessors kicks in, so return a bunch of aircraft leading to more cancellations and loss of frequency, the word spreads and business customers/ higher value fliers stop flying your airline, leading to the need for further sales and the cycle repeats ad-nauseum.
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