SpiceJet orders 205 aircraft worth Rs 1,50,000cr from Boeing

NEW DELHI: In the largest commercial aircraft deal for Boeing in the country, SpiceJet orders 205 aircraft with Boeing. The deal is valued at $22 billion, based on list prices.

Of the 205 aircraft, 155 aircraft are firm orders of Boeing 737-8 MAX. "SpiceJet will have purchase rights for the rest 50 aircraft, which will include the airline's capability to add long-haul aircraft," said Ajay Singh, chairman of SpiceJet.

He added that these airplanes will start coming from 2018 and will go on till 2024.