Engine Woes Force Airlines to Strip New A321neos for Spare Parts
Airlines operating the Airbus A321neo are facing significant operational challenges due to issues with Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines. A global shortage of spare parts and extended maintenance turnaround times have forced carriers to ground numerous aircraft. In a drastic measure, some airlines like Hawaiian Airlines and IndiGo are resorting to "cannibalization." This involves stripping parts from perfectly good, newly delivered A321neos to keep other aircraft in their fleets operational. The practice underscores the severe supply chain crisis currently impacting the aviation industry and disrupting flight schedules.
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