Nothing to panic: DGCA on P&W engine snag

NEW DELHI : Air travelers need not panic on account of the recent incidents wherein aircraft fitted with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines had to turn back mid air due to technical issues, air safety watchdog Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Wednesday, adding that airline operators and the engine maker were addressing the issue under the close watch of the regulator.

Arun Kumar, DGCA, said in an interview to Mint that airline operators using these engines had been asked to get the engines replaced.

“We are constantly in touch with the original equipment manufacturers (engine makers), the airline operators and other regulators. We had asked the operator to get modified engines and they are working very hard with the OEMs to get the modified engines.