SpiceJet pilots suspended over uncovered drink
A picture showing two pilots from Indian airline SpiceJet celebrating Holi-Phagwa (festival of colours) with gujiya (sweets) and tea has seen the two suspended....
India’s air safety regulator orders investigation after smoke fills cabin of SpiceJet flight
On 12 October, a SpiceJet de Havilland Dash 8-400 (registered VT-SQB) performed domestic flight SG3735 from Goa to Hyderabad, India when during descent towards...
SpiceJet under increased scrutiny of Indian aviation authorities; flights cut by 50% during eight weeks
Indian's civil aviation authority DGCA has issued a drastic warning against Indian budget airline SpiceJet: during the next eight weeks, the airline may only...
SpiceJet Dash 8-400 returns to Delhi after smoke emitted in the cabin
On 2 July, a SpiceJet De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (registered VT-SUR) operated a domestic flight between Delhi and Jabalpur, India, when during the...
SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 suffers birdstrike after take-off Patna airport, India
On 19 June, a SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 (registered VT-SYZ) operated domestic flight SG723 between Patna and Delhi, India. Just after take-off, the aircraft suffered...
At least forty wounded after severe turbulence on SpiceJet flight
On 1 May, a SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 (registered VT-SLH) encountered severe turbulence during domestic flight SG945 from Mumbai while descending towards Andal, India, crossing...
Spicejet Boeing 737-800 hits light pole during push-back at Delhi, India
A Spicejet Boeing 737-800 (registered VT-SLJ) was scheduled to operate domestic flight SG160 between Delhi and Jammu, India, on Monday morning (28 March). During...
Madras High Court orders Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet to wind up operations over unpaid debt
The Indian low-cost carrier failed to pay more than $24 million to SR Technics for maintenance, repair and overhauling (MRO)The Madras High Court has...
Indian couple’s mid-air wedding on a chartered SpiceJet flight under probe
The Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday ordered strict action after a picture went viral of a couple exchanging vows on...
SpiceJet ties-up with Brussels Airport for seamless delivery of Covid-19 vaccine between India and Europe and beyond
• Strategic partnership will aid in the global mission of a speedy and reliable solution for vaccine transportation
• SpiceXpress to provide air connectivity to...
SpiceJet mobile stair slams into parked IndiGo aircraft at Mumbai Airport, India
On 6 June, a mobile stair - belonging to Indian airline SpiceJet and positioned next to a Boeing 737-700 (registered VT-SLA) - started moving...
Gulf Air and Spicejet signed Memorandum of Understanding to explore greater cooperation
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and SpiceJet, India’s favourite carrier, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore greater...
Four runway excursions in India in 72 hours as SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 hits runway edge lights
On 2 July, a SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 (VT-SYI) operated domestic flight SG-275 from Pune to Kolkata, India. During landing at Kolkata, the aircraft veered...
A third runway excursion in India in 48 hours as SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 runs off the runway
On 1 July, a SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 (VT-SYK) operated domestic flight SG6237 from Jaipur to Mumbai, India. The aircraft, however, ran off the runway...
SpiceJet De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 overruns runway during heavy rain at Surat Airport, India
On 30 June, a SpiceJet De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (VT-SUM) operating domestic flight SG3722 from Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport to Surat Airport, India...
Emirates to expand reach in India with SpiceJet codeshare partnership
Emirates and SpiceJet have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open new routes and...
SpiceJet in talks to lease some of Jet Airways grounded aircraft
SpiceJet could benefit from Jet Airways being forced to ground planes, and the low-cost carrier is in talks with lessors to lease some of...
Commercial air traffic in India and Pakistan heavily affected after recent escalation in the region
The escalation between Pakistan and India is also affecting air traffic in the region. First, international flights that transited between Indian and Pakistani airspace...
Boeing delivers SpiceJet’s first 737 MAX aeroplane
Indian carrier to operate up to 205 MAX jets on regional and international routes
Fuel-efficient 737 MAX to help SpiceJet save $1.5 million per plane...
Bombardier delivers first 90-seat Q400 aircraft to SpiceJet
SpiceJet becomes the first airline to take advantage of the Q400 aircraft’s increased profit potentialBombardier Commercial Aircraft today announced the delivery of its...