SpiceJet settles $132-mn dispute with aircraft leasing firm BBAM
The Hindu
SpiceJet settles $132-million dispute with BBAM, strengthening balance sheet and paving the way for growth and expansion.
Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has amicably settled a $132-million dispute with aircraft leasing firm Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM).
The dispute, valued at $131.85 million (₹1,107 crore) with the lessors – Horizon Aviation 1 Ltd., Horizon II Aviation 3 Ltd., and Horizon III Aviation 2 Ltd. – has been resolved for $22.5 million, SpiceJet said in a statement. All these lessors are under the management of BBAM.
The settlement, which comes after the company raised ₹3,000 crore through a QIP last month, will help SpiceJet strengthen its balance sheet and reduce overall liabilities, it said. By resolving this major dispute, SpiceJet has cleared a significant hurdle, paving the way for improved financial stability and operational efficiency, the airline added.
“This settlement with BBAM allows us to significantly reduce our liabilities. Together with the funds raised through our QIP, we are well-positioned to focus on growth, ungrounding our fleet, and expanding our services,” said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet.
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