Aviation Regulator DGCA Temporarily Suspends SpiceJet's Licence To Carry Dangerous Goods

SpiceJet stated there was a "minor issue" with a bundle being declared as "non-dangerous goods"

Aviation regulator DGCA has briefly suspended SpiceJet's licence for the transportation of ''harmful items'' for alleged violations, based on sources. The suspension is for 30 days, and through this era, SpiceJet is not going to be allowed to hold harmful items, together with lithium-ion batteries, on its home in addition to worldwide flights, the sources instructed PTI on Friday.

When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson didn't straight point out the suspension. The airline stated there was a "minor issue" with a bundle being declared as a "non-dangerous goods" by a shipper, who has been blacklisted.

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) guidelines, harmful items are articles or substances which might be able to posing a threat to well being, security, property or the setting. "The DGCA has suspended SpiceJet's licence for dangerous goods for 30 days allegedly for violating norms involved in the handling of such cargo," one of many sources stated.

As a consequence, the airline has been "barred" from carrying such cargo on its flights throughout the community, he stated. Director-General of Civil Aviation Arun Kumar was not reachable for feedback.

"There was a minor issue with a package being declared as ''non-dangerous goods'' by a shipper and the lapses were on the shipper's part. SpiceJet has taken preventive and corrective action as advised by the DGCA," the SpiceJet spokesperson stated in an announcement.

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