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Gurugram, India: India’s low-cost carrier SpiceJet has told the Delhi High Court that it faces a serious risk of operational collapse if compelled to immediately deposit ₹144 crore ($17 Million) in an ongoing legal dispute with former promoter Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways, intensifying concerns over the airline’s fragile financial position. During recent proceedings, SpiceJet informed the court that enforcing the ₹144 crore ($17 Million) payment order at short notice would severely strain its already limited liquidity, potentially disrupting day-to-day operations. The airline sought additional time to arrange funds, arguing that an immediate payout could destabilize its financial structure and impact flight operations. The dispute stems from a long-running arbitration case linked to a 2015 share transfer agreement between SpiceJet and Maran. While the airline maintains it is entitled to eventual refunds after the legal process concludes, courts have continued to press for compliance with interim payment directives. Earlier, the Supreme Court of India declined to stay the deposit order, effectively escalating pressure on the airline to secure funds. Adding to its troubles, a UK court recently directed SpiceJet to pay approximately around ₹66 crore ($8 million) to an engine leasing company over unpaid dues related to maintenance reserves and rent dating back to 2020-2022. The ruling highlights the airline’s growing exposure to international liabilities and creditor actions. SpiceJet’s financial condition has remained under scrutiny, with auditors flagging “going concern” risks in recent assessments. The airline continues to grapple with high debt levels, negative net worth, and persistent losses. Industry data indicates that only a portion of its fleet is currently operational, limiting revenue generation capacity. The airline’s market share has also eroded significantly in recent years, as larger competitors consolidate dominance in India’s domestic aviation sector. In an attempt to improve liquidity, SpiceJet has initiated efforts to sell non-core assets, including land holdings in Gurugram, reportedly through a structured sale process. However, the court did not accept these assets as immediate security against the payment obligation, emphasising the airline’s lack of readily available cash reserves. The airline’s challenges are further compounded by rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and operational disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which have forced route adjustments and increased fuel burn. These factors have added to cost pressures at a time when the airline’s balance sheet remains under strain.

SpiceJet Warns Of Collapse Amid $17M Court Battle And Mounting Debt Pressure Crisis

Aviation Today News Desk / April 15, 2026

Gurugram, India: India’s low-cost carrier SpiceJet has told the Delhi High Court that it faces a serious risk of operational […]

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India’s MRO Market To Reach $5.7 Billion By 2030 Driven By Rapid Fleet Expansion

Aviation Today News Desk / April 11, 2026

New Delhi, India: India’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector is set for sustained growth, with the market expected to

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Fire Breaks Out At Mumbai Airport Triggering Smoke Chaos; Operations Unaffected

Aviation Today News Desk / April 10, 2026

Mumbai, India: A minor fire broke out at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s Terminal 1 in Mumbai on the evening

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SkyHop Conducts Successful Seaplane Test, Advances India’s Commercial Launch Plan

Aviation Today News Desk / April 8, 2026

Rishikesh, India: India’s emerging seaplane operator SkyHop Aviation has successfully completed a key test flight at the Ganga Barrage in

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DGCA Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav As The New Director General Replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai

Aviation Today News Desk / April 1, 2026

New Delhi, India: The Government of India has appointed senior IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav as the new Director General

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India Approves $3Bn Aviation Push, Plans 100 New Airports Under Revamped UDAN Scheme

Aviation Today News Desk / March 26, 2026

New Delhi, India: India has approved a sweeping expansion of its aviation sector, committing approximately $3.06 billion (₹28,840 crore) to

India

Govt Removes Fare Caps As Airlines Oppose 60% Seats Free Of Selection Charges

Aviation Today News Desk / March 24, 2026

New Delhi, India: A policy push by the government to strengthen passenger rights and enforce fare transparency has triggered sharp

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IndiGo Tops India In Pilot Numbers But Has Lowest Pilot-To-Aircraft Ratio At 7.6

Aviation Today News Desk / March 13, 2026

New Delhi, India: India’s largest airline IndiGo has the lowest pilot-to-aircraft ratio among domestic carriers, the government informed Parliament, highlighting

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DGCA Issues Safety Warning To Charter Operators After Decade-Long Accident Data Review

Aviation Today News Desk / February 28, 2026

New Delhi, India: India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a sweeping safety warning

India

Wings India 2026 Drives Multi-Billion-Dollar Aviation Agreements And Partnerships

Aviation Today News Desk / February 2, 2026

Hyderabad, India: Asia’s largest civil aviation exhibition, Wings India 2026, ended on a high note this week with a string of

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India’s MRO Market To Reach $5.7 Billion By 2030 Driven By Rapid Fleet Expansion

Fire Breaks Out At Mumbai Airport Triggering Smoke Chaos; Operations Unaffected

SkyHop Conducts Successful Seaplane Test, Advances India’s Commercial Launch Plan

DGCA Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav As The New Director General Replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai

India Approves $3Bn Aviation Push, Plans 100 New Airports Under Revamped UDAN Scheme

Govt Removes Fare Caps As Airlines Oppose 60% Seats Free Of Selection Charges

IndiGo Tops India In Pilot Numbers But Has Lowest Pilot-To-Aircraft Ratio At 7.6

DGCA Issues Safety Warning To Charter Operators After Decade-Long Accident Data Review

Wings India 2026 Drives Multi-Billion-Dollar Aviation Agreements And Partnerships

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