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IndiGo Expands Horizons with Turkish Airlines to Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo

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IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced the expansion of codeshare connections to Helsinki, Stockholm, and Oslo via Istanbul in collaboration with Turkish Airlines.

The connections to Helsinki and Stockholm will be operational on November 23, 2023, while Oslo will be operational beginning on November 17, 2023. These additions improve connectivity to northern Europe by providing Customers have access to 42 additional destinations beyond Istanbul.

These flights are being introduced to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers looking for new and affordable ways to get to destinations that facilitate business development and provide tourist attractions. Customers who want to plan their trip can do so on the official website, www.goIndiGo.in. This new connection will help the airline’s international connectivity even more.

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.