DGCA starts probe into SpiceJet’s 737 Max aircraft that made emergency landing at Mumbai airport
The Hindu
The plane – which has registration number VT-MXE – will remain grounded till it is cleared by the DGCA, its chief Arun Kumar said.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday launched an investigation into Thursday’s incident wherein SpiceJet’s Max aircraft conducted an emergency landing at the Mumbai airport after one of its engines faced a technical issue.
The plane – which has registration number VT-MXE – will remain grounded till it is cleared by the DGCA, its chief Arun Kumar told PTI.
Moreover, the regulator has asked the airline, aircraft manufacturer Boeing and engine maker CFM to join the probe and provide all information regarding the engine snag that happened on Thursday, Mr. Kumar mentioned.
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