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SpiceJet: A Low-Cost Carrier's Ascent and Challenges SpiceJet, headquartered in Gurgaon, holds a significant position in India's aviation landscape. Currently the sixth largest domestic carrier, commanding a 4% market share as of June 2024, it connects 73 destinations - 60 domestic and 13 internatio...
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- Headquarters Gurgaon, Haryana, India
- Key people Ajay Singh (Chairman and MD), Sanjeev Taneja (CFO), Debojo Maharshi (CBO)
- Revenue ₹8,524 crore (US$980 million) (2024)
- Net income ₹-423 crore (US$-48 million) (2024)
- Subsidiaries SpiceXpress
- Website www.spicejet.com
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SpiceJet history
Last Updated : 15/03/25, 03:35 AM
SpiceJet: A Turbulent Journey SpiceJet's history began in 1984 as a private air taxi service founded by S K Modi. A subsequent partnership with Lufthansa saw it operate as Modiluft before ceasing operations in 1996. Reborn in 2005 under Ajay Singh's leadership as a low-cost carrier, SpiceJet quickly...
SPICEJET NEWS
Delhi: Social media influencer Bobby Kataria arrested for smoking inside SpiceJet plane
September 30, 2022 8:19 am
In August, an FIR was lodged seven months after he recorded a video in which he is seen lighting a cigarette inside a SpiceJet aircraft. In the video, Kataria is seen lying down on the aircraft seat and lighting a cigarette and taking a couple of puffs, posing a safety risk.
DGCA extends restrictions, SpiceJet to operate at 50% capacity till October 29
September 21, 2022 4:37 pm
The airline has been reporting a number of incidents relating to technical malfunction over the past few months.
Smoking-on-plane video: Lookout circular issued against social media influencer Bobby Kataria
September 03, 2022 10:34 am
Delhi Police had lodged an FIR against Bobby alias Balwant Kataria in August, seven months after he recorded a video in which he is seen lighting a cigarette inside a SpiceJet aircraft.
SpiceJet Delhi-Nashik flight returns midway due to 'autopilot' snag
September 01, 2022 12:29 pm
SpiceJet aircraft have been involved in a series of incidents in the past as well, following which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued a show-cause notice to the airline.
Durgapur incident: SpiceJet pilot’s licence suspended for 6 mths
August 22, 2022 9:20 am
As many as 14 passengers and three cabin crew members were injured in the May 1 incident.
SC to consider plea for mediation to settle disputes between SpiceJet & Kalanithi Maran
August 16, 2022 2:48 pm
On November 7, 2020, the apex court had stayed the Delhi High Court order asking SpiceJet to deposit around Rs 243 crore as interest in connection with the share transfer dispute.
SpiceJet reaches settlement with aircraft lessor, will get two more Boeing 737 Max planes
August 16, 2022 11:22 am
The dispute between SpiceJet and Goshawk was related to pending dues.
Smoking-on-plane video: Delhi Police registers FIR against social media influencer Bobby Kataria
August 16, 2022 8:56 am
The complainant, Jasbir Chaudhary, manager, legal and company affairs, of SpiceJet filed a complaint with Delhi Police on August 13, alleging that Kataria is ostensibly encouraging his fans to emulate such illegal acts and follow hazardous behaviour.
Shuttle bus delayed, SpiceJet flyers start walking on tarmac: DGCA to probe
August 08, 2022 4:13 am
A source said that one bus arrived shortly after landing and carried a section of the passengers to the terminal with the second one only arriving around 45 minutes later.
SpiceJet flyers walk on Delhi airport's tarmac after waiting for bus for 45 min; DGCA probe begins
August 07, 2022 7:52 pm
Currently, SpiceJet is operating not more than 50 per cent of its flights as per the orders of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
