India’s largest airline, Indigo, has decided to ground more aircrafts in the fourth quarter due to the ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine problems. The airline is taking a range of mitigating measures to address the issue. First, let’s understand the problem with these engines.
What is the problem with Pratt & Whitney engines?
Pratt & Whitney had in July revealed a rare powder metal defect that could lead to engine component cracking in the twin-engined Airbus A320neo. IndiGo is now taking proactive measures to mitigate the potential disruptions.