Sputtering engines at IndiGo

Supply chain problems are clouding the skies for Indian airlines. Recall that earlier this year, Go First’s operations were suspended due to faulty engines from Pratt & Whitney.

- Vineetha Sampath

Thanks to the same supplier, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd’s flight would face some disturbance in FY24. InterGlobe runs IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share.

Pratt & Whitney engines are facing a ‘powder metal’ issue, and 600-700 engines are being removed worldwide for inspections. Owing to this, IndiGo estimates its grounded aircraft to be in the mid-30s in the March quarter (Q4FY24). This would be over and above the already grounded aircraft, taking the total count to roughly 75, or about 22% of IndiGo’s fleet as on 30 September.