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11 Airbus A320 neo aircraft grounded, affects IndiGo, GoAir flights

Faulty Pratt & Whitney engines were leading to mid-air shutdowns

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Arindam Majumder New Delhi
Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monday grounded 11 Airbus A320 neo aircraft due to recurring engine malfunction. Of the 11 aircraft, eight belong to IndiGo and three to GoAir. The malfunction has occurred with a certain sub-population of engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney.
 
The problem stems from a component in the engine that can show early signs of wear, and is located in an area that must withstand high pressure.
 
Citing safety of aircraft operations, the DGCA said, “A320 neos fitted with Pratt & Whitney 1100 engines beyond ESN 450 have been grounded with immediate effect.’’ Both

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