IndiGo's Fleet Woes Continue as Pratt & Whitney Engine Troubles Persist
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndiaTimes
Pratt & Whitney has warned IndiGo that a powder metal contamination issue could result in around 80 of the airline's planes being grounded in the first quarter of 2024. Already, nearly 50 IndiGo Airbus A320neo planes have been grounded for months, awaiting replacement GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney. The ongoing engine troubles could lead to a capacity crunch for IndiGo, potentially causing a spike in airfares. The GTF engines have been plagued with issues for several years, prompting the Indian aviation regulator to direct Pratt & Whitney to establish a maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) facility in India.