Five reasons why private airlines fail so often in India

Go First has blamed its troubles on American company Pratt & Whitney’s “faulty engines” which caused grounding of half of its fleet. However, Pratt & Whitney has said that Go First had a long history of non-payment of dues. Go First’s engine woes are also due to its financial constraints due to which it deferred maintenance work during COVID, an ET report has pointed out, citing industry sources.