DGCA grounds two Go First Airbus A320neo aircraft after engine snag

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

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered the grounding of two Go First Airbus A320neo aircraft that suffered mid-air engine snags on Tuesday.

A Go First aircraft operating a Mumbai-Leh flight was diverted to Delhi due to a fault in the engine interface unit.

In another instance, a Delhi-bound plane was forced to turn back to Srinagar due to snag.

“We are investigating the incidents. Both aircraft will be grounded and will fly only after clearance from the DGCA,” said a senior executive.

The civil aviation regulator is likely to seek details from engine manufacturers about frequent