DGCA asks IndiGo to replace old engines on 97 aircraft by Jan-end

After back-to-back incidents on IndiGo’s Airbus 320 (neos), operated by Pratt & Whitney engines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked IndiGoNSE -1.25 % to replace older PW engines in all its 97 aircraft by the end of January.

“As you are aware, 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. 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,” said DGCA DG Arun Kumar.