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After an air turnback, SpiceJet’s MAX aircraft was grounded, and an inquiry was requested.

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After an air turnback, SpiceJet’s MAX aircraft was grounded, and an inquiry was requested.

On Tuesday, a SpiceJet Boeing 737-8 Max plane was grounded after returning to Chennai minutes after taking off for Durgapur, West Bengal, prompting an investigation by the aviation regulator.

After take-off around 7.40 p.m., the aircraft’s number two engine shut down, forcing a return, according to Chennai airport officials. The oil filter bypass lights on engine number two flashed during the climb, according to an official. “According to the quick reference handbooks, the pilot in command performed an in-flight shutdown of engine number two… Following the completion of the checks, the pilot requested a priority landing of the aircraft…” Around 7.45 p.m., the plane touched down.

“Due to a technical issue, SpiceJet flight SG-331 from Chennai to Durgapur returned to Chennai after taking off on May 3 [Tuesday].” “The plane landed safely,” said a SpiceJet spokesperson.

The air turnback on the Durgapur-bound flight is the second since the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft ban was lifted. In December, a SpiceJet flight bound for Kolkata was forced to return to Mumbai after one of its engines failed.

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Boeing 737 MAX aircraft began flying again in December 2020, two years after they were grounded worldwide following the fatal crashes of Lion Air in 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines in 2019. The crashes were blamed on a faulty flight handling system designed to keep the plane from stalling as it ascended. The automated system was discovered to have pushed the plane’s nose down.

Boeing was later ordered by US aviation authorities to overhaul the planes and implement new pilot training protocols. In India, the Boeing 737 MAX ban was lifted in 2021.

The regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), barred 90 SpiceJet pilots from flying Boeing 737 Max aircraft until they completed the required training, citing simulator training issues. The airline has barred the pilots from flying until they have undergone retraining. These pilots are still available to fly other Boeing 737s.

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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