Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet grounded two of its pilots after they allegedly consumed coffee and pastries inside the cockpit. 9News
A SpiceJet spokesperson told CNN on Friday that both pilots have been taken off the roster pending an inquiry.
"SpiceJet has a strict policy consumption of food inside the cockpit which is adhered by all flight crew. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken upon completion of the investigation," the spokesperson said.
"It was totally inexplicable behaviour. All pilots are aware of the dangers of spilled liquids in the cockpit," he told CNN, adding that most company rules and aviation regulations prohibit placing any foods and liquids on the central pedestal console.Underneath that console is a vast array of electrical wiring that is vital to controlling the plane – and spilling piping hot drinks on it might cause technical equipment to overheat or trigger the system to shut down.
Last May, a SpiceJet plane's autopilot malfunctioned and caused severe turbulence that led to multiple onboard injuries. The regulator also ordered to halve the carrier's operational flights for a period of eight weeks after being involved in at least eight technical malfunction, CNN affiliate News 18 reported in July 2022.Continue reading
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