New Delhi, March 22 -- Budget carrier SpiceJet is facing fresh insolvency proceedings, this time from Indonesia's PT BBN Airlines over unpaid lease rentals totalling $5.94 million.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Delhi bench, heard the case on Friday but is yet to issue a notice after SpiceJet sought time to respond. The next hearing is scheduled for 21 April.
PT BBN Airlines claims SpiceJet leased three Boeing aircraft under specific agreements, took possession on 9 June 2024, and used them for operations. However, the airline allegedly defaulted on lease payments between May and September 2024.
According to the lessor, SpiceJet acknowledged the outstanding dues multiple times via emails and WhatsApp messages, never ever dispu...