Wizz Air Expects More Aircraft Groundings Due to Ongoing Pratt & Whitney Engine Inspections
Wizz Air has announced it anticipates grounding more of its aircraft due to mandatory inspections of Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines. The low-cost carrier now expects approximately 50 of its Airbus A320neo family jets to be out of service by the end of March. This disruption stems from a rare powder metal defect found in some engine components, requiring accelerated checks across the global fleet. The airline is seeking financial compensation from the engine manufacturer to offset the significant operational impact. To mitigate the capacity shortfall, Wizz Air is extending leases on older aircraft and acquiring additional planes.
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