IndiGo asked to replace old P&W engines by January 31
In a huge setback for the country’s largest carrier, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued a directive asking IndiGo to replace both low-pressure-turbine (LPT) engines of 97 Airbus A320neos fitted with Pratt & Whitney engines by January 31, 2020.
In case, the airline is unable to do so within the given timeline, these aircraft will be grounded.
The DGCA directive to IndiGo said: “In case it is not done, such aircraft shall not be allowed to fly with unmodified engines. You may like to stagger or defer your future induction plan and procure sufficient number of modified engines to keep the existing fleet in operation”.
