The technical incidents mean the airline -- which bills itself as "Red, Hot, Spicy" -- is now under scrutiny from India's aviation safety regulator. Earlier this month, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation gave SpiceJet three weeks to explain why action shouldn't be taken against it following multiple mid-air snags. It also noted that SpiceJet has frequently invoked a clause that allows flights to proceed when some parts are malfunctioning so long as those parts aren't essential to the flying or safety of the aircraft. That notice from the regulator said SpiceJet has failed to establish "safe, efficient and reliable air services," and a number of its aircraft returned to their origin or continued their journey with "degraded safety margins," according to the missive, a copy of which was posted on Twitter. SpiceJet said in a statement to Bloomberg that it will be "responding to the DGCA within the specified time period." "We are committed to ensuring a safe operation for our passengers and crew.