SpiceJet increases fleet strength, adds new Boeing 737 †800

This addition takes SpiceJet's fleet size to 20, with an average aircraft age of three years. The new Boeing 737-800 airplane comes with a host of superior features that include advanced cockpit technology and blended winglets to improve safety and efficiency of the aircraft.

Also, with five new aircraft deliveries scheduled in the coming year, SpiceJet will increase its fleet size to 25, and remains set to increase its reach within India. Commenting on the new addition to the fleet, Sanjay Aggarwal, Chief Executive Officer, SpiceJet said, “We are excited to welcome the 20th addition to our fleet. Having a young and state-of-the-art fleet allows us to keep offering reliable and comfortable flying experiences to our customers.” In keeping with SpiceJet’s practice of naming each of its airplanes after a spice, the new aircraft has been christened ‘Vanilla’, and will carry the tail sign VT-SGF.

In related news, SpiceJet has recently announced an addition to its northeastern connectivity by offering new flights to Agartala. Effective from April 15, SpiceJet will fly daily between Kolkota and Agartala, increasing its nationwide connectivity to 19 destinations.