Airlines

Almost 50 Aircrafts Of IndiGo, GoFirst Grounded Due To Unavailability Of Parts

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Due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues and other supply chain challenges, more than 50 IndiGo and Go First airplanes are grounded, forcing airlines to investigate wet leasing of aircraft and other options in order to minimize delays, according to officials.

At least 25 aircraft from IndiGo and Go First are each grounded due to P&W engine issues, according to a senior government official who spoke to PTI. The engine manufacturer is unable to guarantee timely deliveries due to supply chain disruptions, which has caused P&W to be unable to guarantee timely deliveries. The flight-tracking website flightradar24.com, however, reports that as of February 26, 39 IndiGo aircraft—including 28 A320 neo and 11 A321—were grounded.

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The availability of hardware to update and refurbish engines as well as engine time on the wing, particularly in some challenging operating circumstances, are putting pressure on engine availability. According to a statement by P&W, “like many in the industry.

The aviation sector continues to experience significant supply chain disruptions on a global scale. While deploying sufficient capacity to service our consumers is our top concern right now, we are also actively working with our OEM partners to develop mitigation strategies that should keep our network and operations running smoothly, according to IndiGo. The company continued, “We are attempting to reduce the economic impact of AOG, resulting from this global interruption, while we work on different cost-effective solutions with our OEM partners.

“Pratt & Whitney is still working to resolve its supply chain problems, and while there has been improvement, a full resolution might take some time. In December, Pratt & Whitney supplied 17 operational engines, and we were able to make 8 aircraft operational. Similar to this, we anticipate receiving 20 additional serviceable engines by February or March 2023,” reads a January 2023 announcement from Go First. According to their statement, Go First is quite confident that the remaining engines will be changed by March of this year.

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Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.