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GIFT City plans bankruptcy remote SPVs to shield aircraft lessors after Go First shock

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
GIFT City plans bankruptcy remote SPVs to shield aircraft lessors after Go First shock

A new GIFT City structure could change who bears failure risk

After the Go First collapse exposed how hard it can be for aircraft lessors to recover planes quickly, a new consultation paper proposes “bankruptcy-remote” SPVs in India’s GIFT City. The framework is designed to make repossession easier if an airline fails, potentially reducing dependence on offshore hubs like Ireland and reshaping leasing deal terms.

  • A consultation paper proposes bankruptcy remote SPVs at GIFT City
  • The move aims to help lessors reclaim aircraft after airline insolvency
  • It could cut reliance on offshore leasing hubs such as Ireland
  • Expect knock-on effects for how aircraft leasing structures are priced
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