Airbus A320neo

Tata Group is planning to get six Boeing 777-2000 aircraft and 25 Airbus A320 Neo aircraft on lease by the first quarter of 2023 to expand the capacity of Air India and Air India Express

Both aircraft, with P&W engines, will fly only when cleared by aviation regulator

Jet Airways plans to lease 20 Airbus A320s by 2024

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BOC Aviation Limited has delivered the last of eight Airbus A320NEO aircraft to InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) under a purchase-and-leaseback agreement signed earlier this year. The aircraft is powered by CFM Leap engines, according to a statement. Steven Townend, deputy managing director and chief financial officer of the Singapore-based BOC Aviation, said, "The delivery of these eight aircraft reflects the strong cooperation that we have established with IndiGo, India's largest passenger airline." "We look forward to building on our relationships with major airline partners such as IndiGo, as we continue to support our airline customers in financing their aircraft deliveries," Townend added.

The US-based aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney on Thursday announced that Air India's arm AIESL will maintain the company's geared turbofan (GTF) engines in the country. At present, Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has more than 700 aircraft in service in India, including more than 150 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft. A320 neo planes have been grappling with snags for nearly four years. A substantial number of such neos are operated in India by IndiGo and GoAir. P&W has already a tie-up with Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) for maintenance of its 4056 engine model. These engines power Boeing 747-series aircraft. AIESL will service PW1100G-JM engines at its facility in Mumbai, P&W, which is a part of the United Technology Corporation (UTC), said in a release. PTI had reported it last week that P&W had signed an agreement with AIESL for its engine maintenance services in India. With AIESL performing maintenance on our high-tech GTF engines, we are excited .

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The airline said it has been forced to ''temporarily suspend certain flights that are part of its network'

GoAir cancelled almost 40 flights on November 23 and 24, during which it also reported turn back of two if its aircraft to the departing airport due to snags

The Wadia group-owned airline cancelled as many as 40 flights this week on account of shortage of staff and inclement weather

The increased scrutiny will add further pressure on IndiGo, which has been prohibited from adding new routes or flights until it replaces all faulty engines

The DGCA also questioned IndiGo's ability of meeting a Jan. 31 deadline to fix the engine issue, saying in a statement Monday that the target doesn't "instill enough confidence."

The selection gives a boost to the US engine firm, which lost out to rival manufacturer CFM International for IndiGo's 280 aircraft engine order in June

DUBAI (Reuters) - Replacing all Pratt & Whitney engines on IndiGo's fleet of almost 100 Airbus planes by Jan. 31, as ordered by India's aviation watchdog, will be challenging but the airline aims to complete the work, its chief executive officer said on Monday.

The directive could impact the airline's schedules and capacity induction plan

The new A320neo planes will be deployed from November 24 this year

The Airbus A321 XLR jet will also help IndiGo widen its international footprint.

Flyadeal has been reconsidering a commitment to order the Boeing jets after two MAX aircraft crashed in Ethiopia in March and Indonesia last October

IndiGo and GoAir have grounded nine A320 neo planes due to Pratt & Whitney engine problems, prompting Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu to seek a detailed report on the issue from regulator DGCA. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today also said the engines are being continuously monitored and safety issues are addressed adequately. "At present, there are 60 A320 neos with P&W engines (41 with IndiGo and 19 with GoAir). As on date, 7 with IndiGo and 2 with GoAir are on ground," the regulator said in a statement. These groundings are due to combustor distress found during routine scheduled boroscopic inspection. These are all Block B combustors, it added. This refers to inspection done using a boroscope -- an optical device that is used for inspecting parts that are generally inaccessible. Taking note of the grounding, Prabhu has sought a detailed report on the matter from the DGCA. Security of the passengers is of paramount importance and at no cost the ...