Engine trouble grounds third of Airbus A220 fleet in Zurich, says Lufthansa
Deutsche Lufthansa AG said a third of its Airbus SE A220 fleet in Zurich has been temporarily grounded because of issues with Pratt & Whitney engines, the latest sign of airlines wrestling with defects ahead of the crucial summer travel season.
The idling of the narrow-body aircraft is on top of three other “brand new” aircraft with Pratt engines that are also down, Lufthansa Chief Executive Officer Carsten Spohr said on call with analysts to discuss earnings.
“Way down in their supply chains there are elements missing and companies need to rebuild their production facilities,” Spohr said.
