SpiceJet suspends operations in Sikkim
India | October 21, 2022 8:17 IST"SpiceJet flights to and from Pakyong airport have been temporarily suspended with effect from October 30, 2022, due to operational constraints," a spokesperson said.
"SpiceJet flights to and from Pakyong airport have been temporarily suspended with effect from October 30, 2022, due to operational constraints," a spokesperson said.
The watchdog has also ordered the carrier to carry out an inspection of the bleed-off valve screen and housing for evidence of oil wetness.
DGCA SpiceJet order: The airline has been told to operate only 50 per cent of departures until October 29, 2022.
According to serving and former SpiceJet employees, this is the first time the airline has sent pilots on forced leave in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SpiceJet B737 aircraft VT-SLP, operating flight SG-8363 (Delhi-Nashik), on Thursday was involved in an air turnback due to an autopilot snag
SpiceJet news: Upon landing, the flight was vacated from the runway, and one tyre was found deflated. No fumes or smoke was reported, a spokesperson said.
On May 1, the Boeing B737 aircraft operating flight SG-945 from Mumbai to Durgapur encountered severe turbulence during the descent which resulted in injuries to a few passengers. There were a total of 195 persons on board the aircraft including two pilots and four cabin crew members.
SpiceJet said the settlement will allow the entry into service of two more fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into the SpiceJet fleet.
A video of Bobby Kataria, a fitness infuencer, smoking on a SpiceJet Dubai-Delhi flight has gone viral on social media. Passengers are not allowed to carry lighters or smoke on any planes.
SpiceJet is currently operating not more than 50 per cent of its flights as per the orders of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
SpiceJet's Rs 50 crore bank guarantee will soon be released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), following the airline clearing all its principal dues.
SpiceJet on Tuesday said it has entered into an agreement with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and cleared all outstanding principal dues of the airport operator.
SpiceJet Aircraft Malfunction: A senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) called the incident as "routine", adding that the regulator has started a probe into it.
SpiceJet's planes were involved in at least eight incidents of technical malfunction between June 19 and July 5, following which the DGCA on July 6 issued a show cause notice to the airline.
The petitioner contended that there have been regular breaches in service and there are even cases registered against the SpiceJet promoter.
SpiceJet was issued a show-cause notice by the DGCA on July 6, following eight incidents of technical malfunction in its aircraft since June 19.
SpiceJet news: Gurugram police on Monday said an FIR has been filed against Singh, who is Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, based on a complaint by one Amit Arora for allegedly duping him on the pretext of allotting shares of the company.
The SpiceJet chairman and managing director, according to the complaint, delivered a fake depository instruction slip (DIS) of 10 lakh shares for services provided by complainant Arora to him.
In an action against SpiceJet, where eight incidents have happened in 18 days, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has now issued a show-cause notice to the airline. The airline chief, however, said they will be "more careful".
In a tweet, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said: "Passenger safety is paramount. Even the smallest error hindering safety will be thoroughly investigated & course-corrected."
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