SpiceJet's choice between Boeing, Airbus hinges on punctual delivery

New Delhi

SPICEJET Ltd, the Indian budget carrier choosing between Boeing Co and Airbus Group SE for its at least US$11 billion order, has one condition: Delivery needs to be on time.

"One of the selling points for anybody to make the offer more attractive to SpiceJet would be early deliveries," chairman Ajay Singh said in an interview at the airline's headquarters near New Delhi. "When Airbus and Boeing are talking to us, they are mindful of the fact that we need early deliveries."