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India’s aviation ministry is closely monitoring SpiceJet’s finances and operations after prolonged cash-flow problems were worsened by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said regulators are focused on maintaining safe operations as the carrier’s financial stress persists.
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India’s aviation ministry is closely monitoring SpiceJet’s finances and operations after prolonged cash-flow problems were worsened by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said regulators are focused on maintaining safe operations as the carrier’s financial stress persists.
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