An order for IndiGo to ground some of its Airbus SE A320neo planes for engine upgrades could impede the expansion of one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines.
For every addition to its fleet, IndiGo must ground an A320neo plane that hasn’t had its Pratt & Whitney engines modified, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said following a series of problems on the carrier’s jets, including in-flight shutdowns. The order essentially prevents IndiGo from adding new routes or increasing frequencies until the engine issues are fixed.
