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Indian aviation watchdog bars 90 pilots from flying 737 MAX

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4 years ago

April 14, 2022

India’s aviation watchdog is cracking down on flight crews operating the once-troubled Boeing 737 MAX

As airlines across the world struggle to find staff now that the aviation sector is rebounding, there’s troubling at Indian budget carrier SpiceJet.

The airline has revealed that the Indian aviation regulator has asked 90 of its pilots to refrain from flying the once-troubled Boeing 737 MAX planes.

The watchdog stated all 90 pilots must be retrained in flying the aircraft, and shall not be able to operate the jet until then.

SpiceJet, which currently operates 11 MAX aircraft and has 144 pilots to fly them, stated that its pilots have been restricted by authorities from operating the jets, until they are retrained and retrained to India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s satisfaction.

Indian media reported that the restrictions were imposed after flaws were discovered at a simulator facility near Delhi where they had received training for the Boeing Max jet.

The impacted pilots are still able to operate other types of Boeing 737 aircraft such as the 737-800, and the restriction does not impact MAX operations itself, a SpiceJet spokesperson has confirmed.

The airline is Boeing’s biggest customer in the South Asian nation for MAX planes.

“We are working closely with all parties involved including our supplier and the DGCA to ensure the maintenance and operation of this specific device complies with all regulatory requirements,”
Boeing said in a statement.

“We are committed to ensuring our customers receive high quality simulation experiences in accordance with all regulations.”
Boeing says.

The pilots need to retrain successfully and we will take strict action against those found responsible for the lapse, Arun Kumar, the directorate general at India’s air safety watchdog DGCA, said.

In August, the regulator cleared the 737 MAX aircraft to fly after a near two-and-a-half-year regulatory grounding following two fatal crashes in 2019.

As part of the agreement to return the jets to service, Boeing and regulators agreed to beef up training for pilots to also include simulator training.

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U.S. stocks falling amid AI worries and weak earnings

U.S. stocks decline amid AI concerns, defensive sectors rising; traders eye commodities, jobs data, and currency trends for insights.

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February 13, 2026

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U.S. stocks decline amid AI concerns, defensive sectors rising; traders eye commodities, jobs data, and currency trends for insights.

U.S. stocks are tumbling as investors grow concerned over AI profitability and disappointing earnings. Defensive sectors are attracting attention ahead of the upcoming CPI report, while market participants are carefully watching how tech-heavy AI stocks are influencing broader indices. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX notes that these factors are shaping market sentiment.

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Wall Street tumbles as tech stocks face AI disruption fears

Wall Street falters as tech stocks dive amid AI anxieties; 2026 seen as critical for proving AI investment returns.

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February 13, 2026

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Wall Street falters as tech stocks dive amid AI anxieties; 2026 seen as critical for proving AI investment returns.

Wall Street took a sharp hit as tech stocks plummeted amid growing investor anxiety over artificial intelligence. Markets reacted strongly to uncertainty about how AI could disrupt major sectors, leaving investors on edge. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com explains why investors are nervous about what’s ahead.

Cisco Systems’ quarterly results added to the market jitters, while defensive sectors gained attention as investors sought safer bets. Analysts describe 2026 as a ‘prove it’ year for AI, with companies needing to demonstrate real returns on their ambitious investments.

The January Consumer Price Index report and rising concerns over AI’s impact on transportation companies further weighed on sentiment. Investors are now closely watching major tech firms for signals on how AI spending will shape future market performance.

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U.S. jobs report, Fed decisions, and Japan’s economic risks explained

January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

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January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

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