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    Aviation regulator's check throws up SpiceJet, IndiGo violations

    The regulator started surprise checks on Tuesday, as it was concerned that financially weak airlines might overlook procedures.

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    The Directorate General of Civil Aviation found that safety equipment was not being stowed properly in an IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru airport, and SpiceJet was not conducting random breath analyser tests at Chennai airport.

    New Delhi: India’s aviation regulator has found one violation each by IndiGo and SpiceJet, as it carried out surprise checks at five key airports.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation found that safety equipment was not being stowed properly in an IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru airport, and SpiceJet was not conducting random breath analyser tests at Chennai airport.The regulator started surprise checks on Tuesday, as it was concerned that
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