Go First case: Delhi HC reserves applications by lessors on maintenance for orders

The Delhi High Court on September 22 reserved orders in three applications filed by aircraft lessors of the grounded airline Go First seeking permission to maintain their aircraft.

The lessors have alleged that the Resolution Professional (RP) of the airline is not maintaining the aircraft as per the law and directions of the court. One of the lessors, DAE (SY 22) 13 Ireland alleges that as one of the lessors of the grounded airline Go First, the condition of the leased aircraft is deteriorating every time it is inspected.

DAE, who has leased two aircraft, has further alleged in their application that the Resolution Professional (RP) is not giving them access to key documents of the aircraft, such as maintenance records, which are essential to determine if they are being maintained in an airworthy condition

Other lessors, such as BOC Aviation Ireland and ACG Aircraft Leasing, have also filed similar applications. ACG Aircraft Leasing has alleged that fan blades, escape slides and many critical parts are missing from at least two planes. Another lessor has sought for directions to Go First to replace "robbed" parts from its leased jets and allow it to appoint round-the-clock security to guard grounded aircraft.