SpiceJet is facing new insolvency claims from three Irish aircraft leasing companies and a former pilot. The parties alleged the airline of defaulting on rent and employment payments, adding to the financial strain as it attempts to resume operations. Three Irish lessors, NGF Genesis Ltd, NGF Charlie Ltd, and NGF Alpha Ltd, have alleged that SpiceJet failed to make rental payments, with the total amount owed standing at $12.4 million.
The case was bought to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after the lessors sent a legal notice to SpiceJet in December, alleging that the airline had stolen aircraft parts, including engines, from five Boeing 737 freighter planes that were leased to them.
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