A probe has been started into the fire in a Delhi-bound SpiceJet aircraft after take-off from Patna and two other air incidents, involving the IndiGo and SpiceJet flights, a senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Monday.
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A Patna-Delhi SpiceJet flight was landed immediately after take-off on Sunday as a fire was reported at the plane. The landing has been safe, statement said
Indian budget carrier SpiceJet declares today that it has acquired two essential certifications that would permit the company to move mail and cargo of other airlines through SpiceJet effortlessly.
SpiceJet has expanded its employee equity ownership plan to include select mid-level employees as well as “essential resource” staff
SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Ajay Singh said on Monday that SpiceJet will induct more Boeing 737 Max aircraft over the next few months and it hopes to begin broadband internet service on its aircraft soon for passengers.
As many as 12 SpiceJet aircraft were refused permission for take-off in the early hours of Friday with some flights facing delays of as much as 90 minutes.
The incident took place during a pushback when the aircraft was getting moved from the passenger terminal to the runway. As per reports, passengers were onboard during the incident, after which SpiceJet replaced the plane.
The excise department has sent a notice to SpiceJet to pay up ₹62-crore dues in taxes.
The SpiceJet airline is soon to add 60 new domestic flights to its summer schedule, including seven UDAN flights, eight industry-first flights, new connections, and other frequencies.