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SpiceJet cancels 14 flights as DGCA grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft; to operate additional flights from Thursday
Fp Staff •The decision came days after a 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by the Ethiopian Airlines crashed near Addis Ababa killing 157 people, including four Indians.
SpiceJet grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after DGCA directions, says safety and security of passengers important
Fp Staff •SpiceJet has around 12 such aircraft in its fleet. Jet Airways has five, which have been grounded already.
Spicejet shares tank 8% in morning trade after DGCA bans Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes; Jet Airways stock plunges too
•SpiceJet has around 12 such aircraft in its fleet. Jet Airways has five, which have been already grounded.
DGCA issues additional safety instructions for Boeing 737 MAX planes; govt says safety of passengers is utmost concern
•Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has asked the DGCA to undertake safety assessment of Boeing 737 MAX planes operated by domestic airlines.
Only 70 out of 119 Jet Airways aircraft operational, more planes likely to be grounded: DGCA
•The official described the situation as "dynamic", indicating more aircraft of Jet Airways could be grounded.