NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator DGCA Friday said three A320 neo planes of no-frills airline GoAir are grounded due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues. While the three aircraft are awaiting replacement of engines, the watchdog has referred certain cases of “engine vibrations” and “low pressure turbine blade damage” to P&W. IndiGo and GoAir together have 84 A320 neo planes fitted with P&W engines in their fleet.
Some of these aircraft have suffered engine issues and over a period of time, various regulatory actions have been initiated to address the problems. In a rare move, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a public notice titled ‘Status Report on Airbus A320 neo aircraft fitted with PW 1100 engines (as on November 27, 2018)’. The DGCA with its actions has “ensured that safety of aircraft operations is not compromised at any stage”, the notice said.
