GoAir, IndiGo told to replace engines of 29 Neos in 2 weeks

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given GoAir and IndiGo two weeks time to replace at least one of two low-pressure turbine (LPT) engines of the airlines’ A320neos fitted with Pratt & Whitney parts, which have flown over 3,000 hours.

Failing to comply with the directive will result in the grounding of the aircraft, DGCA said. Shares of InterGlobe Aviation fell 5.20% intra-day following reports of the DGCA directive and closed 2.51% down at Rs 1,417.80 on Tuesday.