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DGCA checks cover 280 aircraft cabin in a week; find cracked toilet seat, missing handrest

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) recent decision to inspect cabin of aircraft being used by Indian carriers during night parking — first reported by TOI on May 5 — and random spot checks is leading to discovery of many deficiencies on some birds due to lack…

The Times of India · May 9, 2022

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The Hindu · May 5, 2022

Durgapur-bound SpiceJet flight returns to Chennai after engine glitch

The incident was the second involving a Max plane of the SpiceJet in the last five months

The Hindu · May 4, 2022

DGCA starts probe into Durgapur flight turbulence; SpiceJet says flyers were told to remain seated

SpiceJet said the seat belt sign was on and multiple announcements were made by crew members asking passengers to remain seated

The Hindu · May 2, 2022

DGCA forms multi-disciplinary panel to probe SpiceJet Durgapur flight turbulence

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formed a multi-disciplinary panel to probe the turbulence incident on SpiceJet’s Mumbai-Durgapur flight that took place on Sunday (May 1), leaving 15 people injured.

The Times of India · May 2, 2022

12 'severely hurt' as Mumbai-Durgapur flight hits turbulence

NEW DELHI: Twelve passengers were injured when a SpiceJet Mumbai-Durgapur flight encountered severe turbulence during descent at the destination. The Boeing 737 (VT-SLH) was operating as SG-945 when it flew into turbulence."The aircraft landed safely at Durgapur. The 13 severely injured passengers were taken to hospital after they were given…

The Times of India · May 2, 2022

12 passengers injured as SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight faces severe turbulence

Immediate medical assistance was provided upon the aircraft’s arrival in Durgapur, SpiceJet’s spokesperson said

The Hindu · May 1, 2022

SpiceJet announces 8 new flights including 2 under UDAN

PUNE: SpiceJet on Tuesday announced the launch of new and additional flights including industry-first UDAN (regional connectivity scheme) flights connecting Pune with Bhavnagar.

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2022

SpiceJet aircraft grounded after flyer flags sorry state of cabin interiors

BENGALURU: In an unprecedented decision, the DGCA ordered SpiceJet to ground an aircraft after a passenger tweeted pictures of its shabby interiors.

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2022

Boeing to ground faulty MAX simulator

Plane-maker says stick shaker needs replacement

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2022