SpiceJet to add seven Boeing planes in FY14 September 08, 2013 Chennai: This financial year, SpiceJet plans to add seven Boeing aircraft to its fleet to strengthen international operations. The company, which caters to nine international destinations, is also eyeing the markets of Thailand, China and Iraq. The airline has said it isn’t worried about competition in the domestic market, thanks to its spread across three passenger segments---tier II &II, regional and international markets. AirAsia, the latest entrant in the Indian market, is expected to commence full-fledged operations in India by the end of this year. Last year, the Kalanithi Maran-owned budget carrier had added four Boeing aircraft and eight Bombardier Q400s, taking the total fleet size to 54. Of these, 15 are Bombardiers and rest Boeing. In the last eight years, the airline has maintained efficiency in asset utilisation and this has made it one of the lowest seat cost providers in Indian aviation. The induction of new aircraft in 2012-13 helped it increase its footprint to 14 domestic and six international airports, the airline said in its 2012-13 annual report. 07/09/13 T E Narasimhan/Business Standard
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