Jet Airways to Transfer Mumbai Office Space Lease for ₹370 Crore
Jet Airways, which has been undergoing liquidation, has executed an agreement to transfer the lease of its office space in Mumbai to Parthos Properties Pvt Ltd for a consideration of ₹370.25 crore. The lease transfer, which is subject to approval from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), is being conducted under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and Liquidation Regulations, according to a regulatory filing.
After operating for 25 years, Jet Airways ceased operations in April 2019 due to financial difficulties. The airline was subsequently referred for resolution under the IBC by its lenders. Despite the winning bidder's efforts, the resolution plan could not be implemented due to various issues. After prolonged legal proceedings, the Supreme Court ordered the liquidation of the airline in November 2024.
The company has executed the deed of assignment and other related documents to transfer the lease and related rights over the premises located at C-68, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, CTS No. 4207 Kole Kalyan, Taluka Andheri, Mumbai. The lease will be transferred to Parthos Properties Pvt Ltd for a consideration of ₹370.25 crore. A letter dated August 26 and signed by Jet Airways Chief Financial Officer Ramesh Sundaram has been submitted as the filing to the BSE.
Jet Airways, once a prominent player in the Indian aviation industry, had a fleet of over 120 planes at its peak. When operations halted in April 2019, the airline had around 16 own planes. The last flight, S2-3502, took off from Amritsar around 10.30 pm on April 17, 2019, and landed at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at 12.22 am on April 18. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft used for this flight was later leased to SpiceJet.
Currently, trading in the shares of Jet Airways remains suspended due to procedural reasons. The transfer of the Mumbai office space lease is a significant step in the liquidation process, aimed at maximizing the value of the assets for the stakeholders.