Airbus Pressures Pratt & Whitney Over Engine Delays Threatening A320neo Production
Airbus is publicly intensifying pressure on its engine supplier, Pratt & Whitney, over significant delays and reliability issues with the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines. These engines are a critical component for the manufacturer's best-selling A320neo family of aircraft. The ongoing problems are hampering Airbus's ability to ramp up production and clear its record-breaking backlog of over 8,600 jets. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has expressed frustration, stating the situation is now 'difficult'. The aircraft maker is demanding a clear recovery plan from Pratt & Whitney to stabilize the supply chain.
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