The Indian low-cost airline is adding two cargo planes to its fleet as part of wet lease contracts. These are an Airbus A330 and a Boeing 767. These are to be operated under the “SpiceXpress” brand.

"With the latest launch, SpiceXpress, the airline's cargo arm, aims to further strengthen its cargo fleet while enabling seamless and safe transport of the COVID-19 vaccine," the company said in a press release.

In the course of the corona pandemic, the lowcoster entered the cargo business. So far, the company has mainly used its own passenger aircraft with their seats removed. Nine DHC Dash 8-400 were converted into freighters in this way. Furthermore, three Boeing 737-700BDSF and two 737-800BCF are operated under the SpiceXpress brand.

As part of a wet lease contract, an Airbus A340-300 operated by Hifly Malta is also in use on cargo routes. However, Spicejet did not announce which subcontractor will operate the Boeing 767 and A330. Final negotiations are still in progress.