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747-237 Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:41 am Post subject: |
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SpiceJet has added a (pre-owned) 737-800 to the fleet, as VT-SLF, currently operating in basic Nok Air colors. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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747-237 Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:03 am Post subject: |
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/flights-from-surat-to-resume-spicejet-hints/articleshow/56339786.cms
Flights from Surat to resume, SpiceJet hints
Jan 5, 2017
Two years after the buffalo-hit incident at Surat airport, SpiceJet is set to restart flight operations from the city again.
In an announcement on its Twitter handle '@flyspicejet' two days ago, the company said, "Surat will fly soon. Stay tuned to this space for official update on new connections".
A SpiceJet plane carrying 171 passengers was grounded on the runway minutes before take-off, after it hit a buffalo. The buffalo had entered the high-security runway area from breaches in the compound wall and fencing at the airport. Soon after the incident, the airline announced the termination of all its services from Surat.
According to the social media group 'We Want Working Airport at Surat' (WWWAS), who are in constant touch with top authorities of SpiceJet including its CEO Neil Mills, the airline is considering two direct destinations and a hoping flight from Surat.
For this, the airline submitted an application to restart commercial operations from Surat airport to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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747-237 Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:12 am Post subject: |
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-05/boeing-said-close-to-10-1-billion-order-from-india-s-spicejet
Boeing Close to $10.1 Billion Order From India's SpiceJet
January 5, 2017
Indian budget airline SpiceJet Ltd. is poised to order at least 92 Boeing Co. 737 jetliners as the carrier plots rapid expansion in the world’s fastest growing aerospace market.
The transaction, which would more than double SpiceJet’s 40-plane fleet, may be closed within weeks after lengthy talks that pitted Boeing against rival Airbus Group SE, people with direct knowledge of the decision said.
The deal includes firm orders for at least 50 of Boeing’s 737 Max, and renegotiated terms for 42 of the single-aisle jets that SpiceJet originally ordered in 2014, said the people, who asked not be identified because the discussions are private. The 92 Max jets would be valued at about $10.1 billion at current list prices, before the discounts that are customary for large purchases.
The order would be a record for SpiceJet, which was forced to shut down operations for a day two years ago after it ran out of money. Current chairman and co-founder Ajay Singh bailed out the low-cost carrier. The airline may boost the total if final talks yield bigger discounts and favorable maintenance contracts, one person said.
Boeing would gain a stronger toehold in India, where Airbus dominates narrow-body fleets after a string of order victories. IndiGo, Go Airlines India Pvt. and the local unit of AirAsia Bhd. all fly variants of the Airbus A320.
“We expect to complete these negotiations and place the order this financial year,” the airline said in an e-mailed statement. A Boeing spokesman declined to comment.
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PlaneLover Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:30 am Post subject: |
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Congratulations to Spice Jet for coming back strong from the brink. My only doubt is whether the market is big enough to accommodate the growth of Indigo, Jet, Air India, Vistara and Spice. |
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747-237 Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/spicejet-to-restart-ops-with-72-seater-planes/articleshow/56463850.cms
Spice Jet to restart operations with 72-seater planes
Jan 11, 2017
Spice Jet has proposed restarting Surat operations, which were suspended after the buffalo-hit incident in November 2014, with two 72-seater Bombardier Q400 aircraft.
However, the airlines is studying feasibility of the routes to and from Surat that were proposed by the aviation committee of Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) in the meeting held on January 5. SGCCI sources said that SpiceJet's Tarak Jani, head of sales for Gujarat proposed the 72-seater aircraft in the meeting that was also attended by the office bearers of the Travel Agents Association (TAA).
"Jani asked us to offer the best and most viable routes to and from Surat. Considering the SpiceJet network and limitation of Q400 flying time, viable ticket fares as well as sales for those sectors and routes were finalized," said Manoj Singapuri, co-chairman of the committee.
SpiceJet is among the first airlines this year to approach the SGCCI to recommence operations and take suggestions for routes. Jani's visit came a day after the airline's security team visited the airport on January 4. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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747-237 Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/spicejet-eyes-dreamliner-for-long-haul-budget-flights/articleshow/56492390.cms
SpiceJet eyes dreamliner for long haul budget flights
Jan 12, 2017
SpiceJet is planning to induct the wide body dreamliner into its fleet and operate long haul budget flights to the west. It may place an 'optional' order for the Boeing 787, used by Air India for nonstop flights to Europe, Japan and Australia, along with a firm order for a large number of single aisle Boeing 737 Max.
It may soon start long haul flights, on which food and beverages will need to be purchased, and become the first Indian budget carrier to do so. While IndiGo, SpiceJet and a number of foreign budget carriers operate international flights to and from India on single aisle planes, at present Singapore Airline's (SIA) group LCC Scoot in the only one to fly a twin aisle to the country.
SpiceJet is looking at first leasing a Dreamliner and see how long haul budget flights do before converting its optional orders for the plane into firm ones. The LCC, which has got a new lease of life after its co-founder and BJP strongman Ajay Singh re-acquired the airline two years back, had ordered 42 Boeing 737 in 2014 under its previous promoters. Ajay Singh, who coined "ab ki baar Modi sarkaar", is learnt to be eying an order of at least 92 aircraft.
Asked to comment on its wide body plans, a SpiceJet spokesman said: "We will consider all options which we think will benefit our customers." If SpiceJet experiment works, other Indian LCCs may also join the long haul fray. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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Caliguy Member
Joined: 14 Nov 2007 Posts: 723 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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747-237 wrote: | http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/spicejet-eyes-dreamliner-for-long-haul-budget-flights/articleshow/56492390.cms
SpiceJet eyes dreamliner for long haul budget flights
Jan 12, 2017
SpiceJet is planning to induct the wide body dreamliner into its fleet and operate long haul budget flights to the west. It may place an 'optional' order for the Boeing 787, used by Air India for nonstop flights to Europe, Japan and Australia, along with a firm order for a large number of single aisle Boeing 737 Max.
It may soon start long haul flights, on which food and beverages will need to be purchased, and become the first Indian budget carrier to do so. While IndiGo, SpiceJet and a number of foreign budget carriers operate international flights to and from India on single aisle planes, at present Singapore Airline's (SIA) group LCC Scoot in the only one to fly a twin aisle to the country.
SpiceJet is looking at first leasing a Dreamliner and see how long haul budget flights do before converting its optional orders for the plane into firm ones. The LCC, which has got a new lease of life after its co-founder and BJP strongman Ajay Singh re-acquired the airline two years back, had ordered 42 Boeing 737 in 2014 under its previous promoters. Ajay Singh, who coined "ab ki baar Modi sarkaar", is learnt to be eying an order of at least 92 aircraft.
Asked to comment on its wide body plans, a SpiceJet spokesman said: "We will consider all options which we think will benefit our customers." If SpiceJet experiment works, other Indian LCCs may also join the long haul fray. |
In a market where fares on full service are already low - is there a market for low cost long haul - meaning can it get cheaper than it already is. Does Spice have a cost advantage over Jet and AI? If so I think its great. I actually think Indigo or Spice should start India-LGW-US scissor hub. This is really the main market for LCC long haul plus you pick up pax that on average pay more in LGW (going to the US, India or SE Asia). |
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abhijith16 Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Boeing bags 155 B737MAXs + 50 purchase rights from Spicejet worth $22 billion
113 firm orders were placed recently, while the rest of the firmed orders were the ones placed before back in 2014. _________________ <a><img></a> |
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2017-01-13-Boeing-SpiceJet-Announce-Deal-for-up-to-205-Airplanes
Boeing, SpiceJet Announce Deal for up to 205 Airplanes
Jan. 13, 2017
Boeing and SpiceJet announced today a commitment for up to 205 airplanes during an event in New Delhi.
Booked at the end of 2016, the announcement includes 100 new 737 MAX 8s, SpiceJet's current order for 42 MAXs, 13 additional 737 MAXs which were previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website, as well as purchase rights for 50 additional airplanes.
"The Boeing 737 class of aircraft has been the backbone of our fleet since SpiceJet began, with its high reliability, low operation economies and comfort," said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet. "With the next generation of 737 and the 737 MAX we are sure that we can be competitive and grow profitably."
SpiceJet, all-Boeing jet operator, placed its first order with Boeing in 2005 for Next-Generation (NG) 737s and currently operates 32 737 NGs in its fleet.
"We are honored to build upon more than a decade of partnership with SpiceJet with their commitment of up to 205 airplanes," said Ray Conner, Vice Chairman, The Boeing Company. "The economics of the 737 MAXs will allow SpiceJet to profitably open new markets, expand connectively within India and beyond, and offer their customers a superior passenger experience."
The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.
The new airplane will deliver 20 percent lower fuel use than the first Next-Generation 737s and the lowest operating costs in its class – 8 percent per seat less than its nearest competitor.
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iah87 Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Indian carriers are expanding rapidly with no end in sight. The fares are already very low within the country, but many airports, especially BOM and to some extent DEL, MAA, PNQ, GOI (during peak hours) do not have any room for additional flights.
Medium and short haul flights (up to 5000 km) are restricted by bilaterals and I doubt if there is sufficient demand for >5000 km for many new flights. |
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ameya Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Boeing tries to gain a slice of Indian market with Spicejet order
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in western world but for Ray Conner, Vice Chairman, The Boeing Company, the first of two Friday the 13th of 2017 turned out to be very lucky. Ray along with Ajay Singh, Chairman of Spicejet, announced the total order of 205 B737-8 MAX aircraft (includes 50 options) valued at $22 billion at list prices. This includes the 42 aircraft order for which was placed under the previous management.
India has seen a growth of over 20% for the last two years and is one of the fastest growing markets. While IATA and many other consultants and agencies have predicted exponential growth for the aviation market in India, it will largely be dependent on low fares – subject to cheaper oil and easing of infrastructural bottlenecks. _________________ www.networkthoughts.com |
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Once again, a lovely informative analysis, with a good background (a catchy introduction!), and nice charts.
Nice background on the order sweetening. I would like to know your views on LCCs operating wide-body aircraft, based on what you have seen and experienced all around the world. SE Asia hasn't seen a rosy scene, though.
I would also like to know your views on the capacity, given that airlines seem to be ramping their orders up!
Cheers, Sumantra. |
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:48 am Post subject: |
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Spicejet returns to Surat effective 26MAR17 with 2x daily Delhi-Surat
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SG824 STV1845 - 2025DEL 73W D _________________ <a><img></a> |
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ameya Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:42 am Post subject: |
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sumantra wrote: | Once again, a lovely informative analysis, with a good background (a catchy introduction!), and nice charts.
Nice background on the order sweetening. I would like to know your views on LCCs operating wide-body aircraft, based on what you have seen and experienced all around the world. SE Asia hasn't seen a rosy scene, though.
I would also like to know your views on the capacity, given that airlines seem to be ramping their orders up!
Cheers, Sumantra. |
Widebody may not be a bad idea considering the slot constraints in India. As for the orders - the less said the better. . Lets hope that OIL is well. . else nothing will be _________________ www.networkthoughts.com |
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sumantra Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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ameya wrote: | Lets hope that OIL is well. . else nothing will be | Ha ha, nice pun!
Cheers, Sumantra. |
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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SpiceJet and Air India seem to be flying in opposite directions !!
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sunny-leone-may-up-the-spice-quotient-on-board-ajay-singhs-airline/articleshow/56729130.cms
Sunny Leone may up the spice quotient on board Ajay Singh's airline
Jan 23, 2017
SpiceJet's branding and ancillary revenues is set to get an oomph push as it is in talks with Bollywood actress Sunny Leone to sell her brand of products, perfume and deo on flight, a senior executive with the budget airline said.
"We have had a couple of meetings on the issue. She is very keen to sell her perfume and deo range, Lust, n board our airline. She is also keen to collaborate with SpiceJet for a line of products from clothing to lingerie and travel-centric products in partnership with SpiceJet Merchandise Pvt Ltd," said an executive in the know, who did not want to be identified.
As part of their meeting, the Bollywood actress also visited SpiceJet's Gurgaon office in the second week of January.
SpiceJet Merchandise Pvt Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SpiceJet, headed by Manjiv Singh. Singh and Sunny has had a couple of meetings on the issue, sources said.
This move is set to give a push to airline's ancillary revenue, which is in the range of 16% of its total revenues. The airline is also trying to pump up its ancillary revenues through other moves like a door-to-door cargo service, where SpiceJet provides last mile connectivity for the cargo ferried by the airline.
When contacted, SpiceJet refused to comment on the issue. SpiceJet Merchandise is the business arm for consumer merchandise and goods that will include electronic items, readymade apparels and accessories.
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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747-237 wrote: | She is very keen to sell her perfume and deo range, Lust, n board our airline. She is also keen to collaborate with SpiceJet for a line of products from clothing to lingerie and travel-centric products in partnership with SpiceJet Merchandise Pvt Ltd |
Everything is fine except getting into the PTV... |
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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SpiceJet has added a pre-owned 737-800 to the fleet, as VT-SLG. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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