Wizz Air to Ground 45 Aircraft for Months Due to Pratt & Whitney Engine Defect
Wizz Air will ground 45 of its aircraft for several months due to a manufacturing flaw in their Pratt & Whitney engines. The issue stems from a rare powder metal defect that requires extensive, prolonged inspections on the Geared Turbofan (GTF) powerplants. This significant disruption will force the airline to cancel flights, reducing its capacity by approximately 10% in the second half of the financial year. The groundings primarily impact Wizz Air's modern fleet of Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets. The carrier is seeking financial compensation from the engine manufacturer to mitigate the operational impact.
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