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Vistara CEO Leslie Thng says operational challenges arising from all-economy aircraft to be tackled
•At present, there are 39 aircraft in Vistara's fleet comprising 19 A320neo aircraft, 13 A320ceo aircraft and seven Boeing B737-800NG aircraft.
IndiGo may get more time to replace PW engines on A320neo; relaxation a big relief for budget carrier, passengers
Fp Staff •The PW engine-powered A320 neo planes in the fleets of IndiGo and GoAir have been facing glitches both mid-air and on-ground since their induction way back in 2016.
DGCA to IndiGo: For every new A320neo plane, ground an old one with unmodified PW engines; directive to likely affect carrier's expansion plans
•PW engine-powered A320 neo planes in the fleets of IndiGo and GoAir have been facing glitches both mid-air and on-ground since their induction way back in 2016
DGCA directs IndiGo to replace PW engines of all 97 A320neo planes by 31 January or face grounding
Fp Staff •The DGCA directive came after IndiGo faced four engine malfunctions in A320neo planes in the last one week, which "has caused serious concern and resultant disruption".
IndiGo places firm order for 300 A320neo family aircraft; does not disclose deal value
•Budget carrier IndiGo announced on Tuesday it has placed a firm order for 300 A320neo family aircraft, comprising A320neos, A321neos and A321XLRs
IndiGo close to placing a near-record order for more than 300 Airbus jets worth at least $33 bn
•Indian budget airline IndiGo is close to placing a near-record order for more than 300 Airbus A320neo-family jets worth at least $33 billion at recent catalogue prices to cement its position as India’s largest carrier by market share
DGCA orders IndiGo to modify 16 A320neo engines within 15 days; part of new safety protocol after temporary grounding orders last year
•IndiGo’s planes fitted with Pratt & Whitney 1100 series engines have clocked more than 2,900 hours must have at least one modified engine
Blocking last row on Airbus A320neos: Measure comes after EASA caution but not a red signal for potential danger
Bikram Vohra •GoAir has about 30 A320neos in its fleet and over 100 more of the jets ordered with IndiGo holding the world record with 400 on order.
IndiGo says it is 'actively engaged' with Pratt & Whitney to get all of its grounded aircraft back in operation
Ians •Low-cost carrier IndiGo said that it is "actively engaged" with engine manufacturer - Pratt & Whitney- to get all of its grounded aircraft back in operation
Why aviation regulator DGCA's diktat on A320neo jets will not impact IndiGo's near-term profitability
Sindhu •The trouble is with the Airbus A320neo aircraft fitted with a particular series of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines, found to cause vibrations.