In a reprieve for IndiGo, which is facing problems with Pratt and Whitney (P&W) engines in some of its A320neo aircraft, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday extended the deadline to replace the unmodified engines by four months to May 31. The earlier deadline was January 31.
IndiGo and GoAir have A320neo planes powered by P&W engines, which have been causing trouble since its induction in 2016.
Although Air India and Vistara also operate A320neo aircraft, their aircraft have CFM engines, which have not reported problems.
The DGCA statement read, “Post the DGCA order dated November 1, 2019, all stakeholders i.e.
