A SpiceJet flight destined for Nashik returns to Delhi due to an issue with the autopilot system,

A SpiceJet flight headed for Nashik returns to Delhi because the autopilot system is broken.

An autopilot system issue forced a SpiceJet flight with a destination of Nashik to return to Delhi on Thursday, according to a senior DGCA official.

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A official said that the "Spicejet B737 aircraft VT-SLP operating flight SG-8363 (Delhi-Nashik) was involved in Air Turn Back due to autopilot snag. Aircraft landed safely on Delhi".

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A representative for the airline responded to the event by saying: "SpiceJet B737s that were supposed to fly from Delhi to Nashik on September 1, 2022, instead made their way back to Delhi after the flight crew encountered an issue with the autopilot system.

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The plane touched down normally in Delhi, and the passengers departed without incident."

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The plane touched down normally in Delhi, and the passengers departed without incident."

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SpiceJet reported a net loss of Rs 789 crore (Rs 420 crore excluding forex adjustment) for the three months that ended on June 30 as opposed to Rs 729 crore for the three months that ended on June 30, 2021

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as the company's operations were severely hampered by record-high fuel prices and a weakening rupee.

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Sanjeev Taneja, the airline's chief financial officer, resigned on the day it disclosed a large loss.

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