As of now, right around 50 IndiGo Airbus A320neo (new motor choice) have been grounded for a very long time, anticipating substitution GTF motors from PW. This truly intends that north of 80 IndiGo planes could be grounded ahead of schedule one year from now. Additional motors becoming bankrupt - a typical event with PW GTF motors that power the A320neos - will add to this number. A limit crunch, which IndiGo is attempting to address by getting however many planes on rent as would be prudent, could prompt a spike in airfares as seen recently after GoAir fell.
The GTF motors have been confronting a progression of issues or tangles for the last five-six years. The DGCA has as of late coordinated PW to have an upkeep fix upgrade (MRO) in India given the quantity of PW-fueled neos in India, with IndiGo being the greatest administrator of this combo.
"Worldwide, we comprehend that steady motors running between 600-700 are being taken out for sped up examinations and shop visits, and 66% of these motor evacuations are made arrangements for 2023 and mid 2024," IndiGo said in an explanation on Tuesday.