Low-cost carrier SpiceJet is set to reintroduce its first grounded Boeing 737 MAX fleet into service. The airline will resume operations with the aircraft starting Wednesday, January 29.

Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts were grounded for the last several months and its reintroduction is a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet restoration and operational enhancement efforts.

Clearing the way for the restoration of its MAX fleet, the airline recently entered into services agreements with StandardAero Inc., a leading US-based engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, and CFM International, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for LEAP-1B engines.

Under its ongoing fleet restoration plan, the airline aims to bring 10 aircraft, including four Boeing 737 MAX planes, back into service by mid-April 2025 and this is the first 737 MAX aircraft to be brought back under the exercise.

The addition of the MAX aircraft will enable SpiceJet to operate in high-demand markets such as Jeddah and Riyadh without any operational restrictions.

The induction of these fuel-efficient planes will result in significant cost savings due to the MAX’s reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance requirements, and higher aircraft utilization, all of which will contribute to further optimizing the airline’s operations.

Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, said, “The re-induction of our first grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is a moment of immense pride and an important milestone for SpiceJet. It underscores our unwavering commitment to restoring and enhancing our fleet’s operational capacity.”

“As we move forward, we remain focused on scaling new heights, offering exceptional service, and driving sustainable growth for our passengers and stakeholders.”

Since October 2024, SpiceJet has added ten aircraft to its fleet, comprising three previously grounded planes and seven newly leased aircraft.