Aviation regulator DGCA has started detailed examination of 21 Airbus 320 neo planes of IndiGo and GoAir that are powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, which have been frequently facing technical snags. Taking serious note of recent incidents where some IndiGo and GoAir flights had to make emergency landings due to problems with aircraft engine, the watchdog has started the examination and is also in discussions with Pratt & Whitney (P&W).
A senior DGCA official on Tuesday said ‘boroscopic examination’ of the A320 neo aircraft which are using P&W engines in the fleet of IndiGo and GoAir has been initiated. As many as 21 A320 neo planes will be examined and the exercise is expected to be completed in the next two weeks. Only those neo aircraft which have flown at least 1,000 hours are being examined for possible engine issues, he added.