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SPICEJET'S $90 MILLION DEAL WITH CANADIAN Q400 PLANES
SP’s Aviation
|Issue 11, 2024
SpiceJet has successfully resolved a significant dispute with Bombardier over a fleet of Q400 turboprop planes in the form of a $90 million settlement, marking the end of a prolonged legal battle that also has broader implications for the Indian aviation sector

SPICEJET, INDIA’S PROMINENT LOW-COST AIRLINE, HAS successfully resolved a significant dispute with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier over a fleet of Q400 turboprop planes. The resolution comes in the form of a $90 million settlement, marking the end of a prolonged legal battle and financial tension between the two parties. This deal is particularly notable because it involves the acquisition of 13 Q400 aircraft, a key component of SpiceJet’s regional flight network.
According to the airline, the settlement will save SpiceJet $68.3 million in operational costs. On the final settlement and after the prolonged resolution, SpiceJet Managing Director Ajay Singh called the settlement a “major financial milestone”. He said the resolution would allow SpiceJet to move forward with a strengthened balance sheet and focus on the Q400 aircraft back into service as quickly as possible.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISPUTE
The roots of the dispute date back to a 2017 agreement between SpiceJet and Bombardier. Under the terms of this agreement, SpiceJet placed an order for up to 50 Q400 turboprop aircraft, with the intention of expanding its regional operations across India. The Q400 aircraft, known for their fuel efficiency and ability to operate in smaller, regional airports, were seen as a perfect fit for the airline’s expansion plans.
However, the deal quickly ran into complications. SpiceJet faced challenges related to delivery delays, technical issues with some of the aircraft, and concerns over the terms of the purchase agreement. These issues led to the airline and the manufacturer entering a prolonged dispute over the contract, with SpiceJet questioning the quality and the terms surrounding the fleet of Q400s. At one point, the airline sought to cancel or renegotiate the terms, citing the failures and non-compliance with certain delivery schedules.
THE LEGAL BATTLE
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