File image of a SpiceJet aircraft.
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SpiceJet stated on December 8 that it has obtained a “favourable” order from Dubai International Financial Centre in relation to the grounding of an aircraft final week for removing of engines by their lessor when the airline was pressured to divert its flight.
“In a DIFC Court hearing on 7 Dec 2023, the Order was discharged in favour of SpiceJet. Additionally, the Judge has directed an inquiry into losses suffered by SpiceJet as a result of the Order having been made. The Court has further ordered to pay towards the legal costs incurred by SpiceJet,” the airline stated in an announcement.
The Court on October 30 had issued a freezing order for engines put in on aircraft bearing registration mark VT-SLM leading to it being grounded on November 30.
