In more trouble for cash starved private sector airline SpiceJet, Indonesia-based aircraft lessor PT BBN Airlines has filed an insolvency petition against the Indian company over certain outstanding payments. The petition was filed in the Delhi unit of insolvency court National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
PT BBN Airlines has stated that SpiceJet has yet to clear aircraft lease-related dues amounting to $5.94 million owed to it for months.
SpiceJet has sought time to respond to the matter.