By Prince Mathews Thomas Feb 27, 2019 10:37:01 AM IST (Published)
Sources told Moneycontrol that 28 aircraft have already been taken off service. By the end of February, 14 more aircraft will be grounded, said an executive from the industry.
Even as the wait continues for the banks-led resolution plan to ease its liquidity crunch, operational headaches are increasing for Jet Airways. The airline may be forced to ground 42 of its aircraft, almost one-third of its fleet of 123 planes, by the end of month.
Sources told Moneycontrol that 28 aircraft have already been taken off service. By the end of February, 14 more aircraft will be grounded, said an executive from the industry.
"Many of the 14 aircraft are grounded due to lack of spare parts," said the source. Another executive added that the company may ground more of its Max aircraft by February 27.