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India's aviation regulator places SpiceJet under operational, financial scrutiny

Global Published 22 September 2026, 16:12 · archived 22 Sep 2026

India’s aviation ministry has placed troubled carrier SpiceJet under operational and financial scrutiny following its long-running cash flow troubles, worsened by the ongoing Middle East conflict, a government official said on Tuesday. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the government was closely monitoring SpiceJet’s operations and finances through the aviation regulatory body to ensure safety is not compromised. The ministry’s focus comes amid heightened attention on aviation safety in India after recent industry disruptions, with regulators keen to ensure financial stress does not...

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