Aviation regulator tells IndiGo to replace P&W engines on 97 jets

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday directed budget carrier IndiGo to replace Pratt and Whitney (P&W) engines on 97 Airbus A320neo aircraft by 31 January 2020 following a series of engine incidents over the past week.

“Last one week has witnessed four air turn back/inflight shut down and has caused serious concern and resultant disruption. This situation cannot be allowed to go on indefinitely,” said DGCA director general Arun Kumar.

“Therefore, after considerable deliberations, it has been decided that all aircraft in your fleet numbering 97 as on date, need to be placed with modified low pressure turbine (LPT) for both the engines.”