SpiceJet Pilots Grounded for Inappropriate Cockpit Behavior

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Two SpiceJet pilots were grounded after a photo of them consuming coffee and pastries inside the cockpit went viral, sparking safety concerns. The airline has a strict policy against food consumption in the cockpit, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken after an inquiry. The incident has been criticized by aviation experts, who say that spilled liquids in the cockpit can cause technical equipment to overheat or trigger the system to shut down. SpiceJet has faced several incidents in the past, leading to investigations from the aviation regulator.
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