DGCA to IndiGo: For every new A320neo plane, ground an old one with unmodified PW engine
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday instructed IndiGo to ensure that it grounds an old A320neo aircraft with an unmodified Pratt and Whitney (PW) engine for every new A320neo plane inducted into its fleet.
The DGCA order comes after a series of incidents reported with IndiGo’s A320neos with PW engines. It was not immediately known how many of its aircraft will be affected by the order.
The aviation regulator, following a review meeting, also asked IndiGo to ensure that leased engines being imported have modified Low Pressure Turbine 3rd stage technology.
