SpiceJet

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DCGA Issues Show-Cause Notice To SpiceJet Over Carelessness In Safety Margins

After another glitch in the SpiceJet flight, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show-cause notice to the airlines over its degradation safety margins. Notably, on July 6, SpiceJet informed its freighter aircraft, which was heading to Chongqing in China, returned to Kolkata, after its weather radar was not working. In the past 18-days, this is the eighth incident of issues with flying, causing a mid-air emergency landing.… read-more

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 06:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: SpiceJet Airlines, Mid Air Landing, DCGA, Show-Cause Notice, Safety Margins

Courtesy: News 18

Gold Seized

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Custom Officials At IGI Airport Detain Man With Gold Worth Rs 1 Crore

Gold weighing 2.5 kilograms and worth Rs 1 crore was seized by the Customs Department at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on November 16. Reportedly, the gold was hidden in a life jacket which was found under the seat of a SpiceJet flight from Dubai. The suspected passenger said he was asked to leave the gold on the flight. The accused has been detained for… read-more

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 - 06:58 PM / by Nehal Surana

Tags: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, gold, SpiceJet Airlines, Seized

Courtesy: ANI

Air India

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Tata Group Wins Bid For Air India: Report

The government of India has reportedly accepted the proposal of Tata Group's bid for Air India. Tata Group was already the front runner in the bid, among many others including SpiceJet'. The bids were evaluated by a panel headed by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and including Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The reverse price of Air India was likely between the range of 15,000-20,000 crores… read-more

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 - 01:43 PM / by Muskan Arora

Tags: Air India, Tata groups, SpiceJet Airlines

Courtesy: The Times of India

SpiceJet Releases Livery Admiring Sonu Sood's Social Work

Spicejet released an exclusive aircraft livery on its Boeing 737, esteeming actor Sonu Sood for his relentless social work amidst the unprecedented advent of the coronavirus pandemic. The airlines and Sood's partnership goes long back to the initial months of 2020, both collectively enabling countless abroad-stranded Indians to retreat to their homes safely. Spicejet lauded the actor and unveiled its tribute on Twitter. Relatedly, Sood… read-more

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 - 05:38 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: SpiceJet, SpiceJet Airlines, Sonu Sood, Coronavirus Pandemic

Courtesy: India Today

SpiceJet's Shaan-E-Tandoor Platter

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SpiceJet Collabs With Old Delhi's Karim's To Bring In-Flight Mughlai Dishes

SpiceJet has partnered with Old Delhi's iconic restaurant, Karim's - the quintessential landmark for Mughlai cuisine since 1913, to offer passengers the 'Shan-e-Tandoor' platter. Effective from February 19, the exceptional platter serving authentic Mughlai will be available on select domestic and international flights departing from New Delhi. Eventually extending to Mumbai, Kolkata and the complete network, the airlines will include numerous… read-more

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 - 04:07 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: SpiceJet Airlines, Karim's, Mughlai, Delhi, Domestic Flights, International Flights

Courtesy: News 18

SpiceJet Airlines

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SpiceJet Ties With Om Logistics For Speedy Vaccine Transportation

SpiceJet has partnered with Om Logistics for COVID-19 vaccine transportation, announced the airlines on December 10. Reportedly, the latter will provide SpiceJet refrigerated trucks to cover every nooks and corner of the country. Their collaboration seeks to provide a speedy, seamless, and reliable solution for the vaccine delivery as well as to create a durable cold chain network.… read-more

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 11:48 PM / by Richa Nigam

Tags: SpiceJet Airlines, Covid-19, Covid-19 Vaccine, India, Partnership

Courtesy: Hindustan times

SpiceJet Flight

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2 SpiceJet Pilots Barred For Undershooting Runway At Guwahati

Two SpiceJet pilots flying the SG960 Bengaluru-Guwahati flight have been suspended by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officials as they undershot the runway while landing. Reportedly, the pilots had landed the flight before the assigned point on the runway on December 4 at the Guwahati airport. DGCA officials stated the matter is being probed. Reportedly, no passengers were hurt while landing, though some of the runway lights… read-more

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 - 08:24 PM / by Richa Nigam

Tags: SpiceJet Airlines, Guwahati, bengaluru, India, DGCA

Courtesy: Hindustan times

SpiceJet Airlines

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SpiceJet To Offer Logistical Support For COVID-19 Vaccines

SpiceJet has informed that it would provide logistical support for COVID-19 vaccines with its SpiceXpress. Reportedly, its special arm Spice Pharma Pro will transport temperature-sensitive drugs and vaccines ranging from -40°C to +25°C. SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh said, "With a dedicated fleet of 17 cargo aircraft, SpiceXpress is capable of flying cargo to both domestic and international destinations." Moreover, the company will offer… read-more

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 04:22 PM / by Richa Nigam

Tags: SpiceJet Airlines, Covid-19, Covid-19 Vaccine, India

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

seaplane

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Spicejet Seaplane For Travels Between Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity Reaches Kochi

The Twin Otter 300 seaplane, leased by SpiceJet, touched Kerala's Kochi Venduruthy channel for refuelling from Maldives on October 25. The one-of-its-kind aircraft will operate between Sabarmati riverfront and Statue of Unity in Gujarat. According to Union Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya, the 19-seater aircraft will begin operations from October 31and it will carry 12 passengers at a time.

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 12:12 PM / by Sakshi Amrutkar

Tags: Seaplanes, Kochi, Ahmedabad , SpiceJet Airlines, Statue of Unity

Courtesy: Financial Express