Groundings Of Pratt GTF-Powered Aircraft Continue To Climb

Sean Broderick April 11, 2024
Engine close-up

Inspections target thousands of parts on engines delivered as recently as late 2023.

Credit: Adrien Daste/Airbus
Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofan-powered aircraft groundings continue to rise as operators align inspection plans with updated regulatory mandates and fleet needs. Operators had about 670 PW1000G-powered aircraft on the ground at the beginning of April, up from 625 on March 1 and 580 on Feb...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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