Budget carrier SpiceJet said on March 31 that it had signed a preliminary agreement with New York-based global investment firm Avenue Capital Group to finance, acquire and sell and lease-back 50 new aircraft ordered by the airline.
The Memorandum of Understanding, signed between the two partners, sets the next steps and conditions on which Avenue will hold SpiceJet’s new aircraft portfolio and return for sale and lease, as well as the presumption of ownership of up to 50 of these aircraft. Will help with The company said in a statement.
Founded in 1995 by Mark Larry, the multinational company is a leader in distressed lending, in addition to specializing in aircraft leasing.
SpiceJet said the company has identified new aircraft ordered by the airline as a unique investment opportunity.
“We are delighted to enter into this strategic alliance with Avenue Capital Group and we look forward to working closely with them. This alliance will ensure uninterrupted inclusion of aircraft in our fleet and help in better planning for the long term, ”said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet.
However, the airline did not name the type of aircraft it wanted to acquire.
Gurugram-based SpiceJet currently operates a Boeing 737, Bombardier Q-400 and freight fleet.
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