The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning, stating that the Airbus A320neo aircraft — powered by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines — will not be allowed to fly unless they come with modified components.
Among the major components that the DGCA has asked the engine maker to change are the main gear box and low pressure turbine blades. “No engines from the maintenance unit or any new induction of Airbus A320 and A321neo will be accepted, unless fitted with the new modified gear box and third stage low-pressure turbine blades. There will be a restriction on acceptance of lease engines, too, without the modifications,” the DGCA said in a statement.
