IndiGo, GoAir Ground More A320neos
by Neelam Mathews - July 27, 2018, 10:50 AM Indian budget airlines IndiGo and GoAir have proactively grounded eight Airbus A320neos following boroscope checks of the combustion chambers in their Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans. The groundings follow earlier AOG events involving GTFs, in which combustion chamber linings developed unanticipated hot spots, reducing their service life. The problem with combustor lining degradation appears specific to India, where particulates in the air had also affected the PW1100G’s predecessor, the IAE V2500. “Only India is experiencing AOGs due to combustor liner configuration,” said a Pratt & Whitney spokesperson. “We work closely with [IndiGo and GoAir] to support their fleet with the latest configuration engine, which includes the improved combustor liner. “Engine removals are being planned and coordinated with the airlines in India as we continue to successfully retrofit the fleet with the latest-confi...