Wizz Air Grounds 45 Aircraft, Faces £5m Bill Over Pratt & Whitney Engine Flaw
Wizz Air has grounded approximately 45 of its Airbus aircraft due to a manufacturing flaw in their Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines. The issue stems from a rare powder metal defect that requires accelerated inspections, significantly impacting the airline's operational capacity. This disruption is expected to cost the low-cost carrier around £5 million for the current period. The grounding primarily affects the airline's newer and more fuel-efficient 'neo' fleet. Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is providing compensation to Wizz Air and other affected airlines to mitigate the financial impact.
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