Overview
- Flight SG23 from Madurai to Dubai diverted to Chennai after pilots reported a suspected mid-air technical issue.
- All 160 passengers and seven crew members were reported safe after the emergency landing at Chennai airport.
- The diversion follows recent incidents involving the airline, including a Q400 losing an outer wheel and two turnbacks linked to technical glitches.
- Reports say only 21 of SpiceJet’s 54 aircraft are operational, with domestic market share around 1.9% and constrained liquidity noted earlier this year.
- To bolster winter capacity, the carrier has planned to induct 10 Boeing 737s on short-term leases and has discussed additional inductions in October and November.