NEW DELHI: About 63 pilots of SpiceJet were suspended, as they were found to be flying beyond their flying duty limitations, Parliament was informed today. "As on July 31, 2016, expenditure on the project through equity and term loan funding is Rs 1,220 crore," he said. The pilots were suspended for 15 days, parliament was informed. "They are suspended for a brief period in the second instance and further action is taken in the case of third violation," said a senior DGCA official. A senior DGCA official said that this is a routine process and they keep doing it.In case of rules not being followed, pilots are warned first.

Source: Economic Times August 11, 2016 13:11 UTC