Wizz Air Grounds Dozens of Aircraft for Mandatory Pratt & Whitney Engine Checks
Wizz Air is grounding approximately 45 of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft due to an issue with their Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines. The grounding is necessary to perform accelerated inspections for a rare powder metal defect in certain engine components. This action will result in a significant number of flight cancellations and a reduction in the airline's capacity through the winter season. Wizz Air has confirmed it is seeking financial compensation from Pratt & Whitney to offset the operational and financial disruption. The engine issue is a global problem affecting multiple airlines that use the same P&W powerplants.
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