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China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has ordered 30 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, bringing their total Airbus orders to 282, with 203 being A320neo models. This order underscores CALC's ongoing partnership with Airbus and their focus on sustainable, efficient aircraft solutions for their customers.
Go First, formerly known as Go Airlines, has filed for bankruptcy, citing "faulty" Pratt & Whitney engines as the reason for grounding about half its fleet. The airline had chosen the geared turbofan (GTF) engines for their fuel efficiency, quieter operation, and lower maintenance requirements. However, the engines were found to have problems with fan blades, oil seals, and combustion chamber lining. Go First and Pratt & Whitney had a compensation agreement until 2019, but financial disputes arose in 2022 over engine replacement and maintenance. Pratt proposed a plan to supply replacement engines at a lower rate, leading Go First to file for emergency arbitration. The number of aircraft grounded due to "faulty engines" has increased from 7% to 50% of Go First's fleet, costing the airline $1.3 billion in lost revenue and added expenses.