Airlines

DGCA says follow-up action to be taken after detailed probe into IndiGo plane’s engine fire incident

An engine fire on a Bengaluru-bound A320 ceo

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After conducting a thorough investigation into the incident of an IndiGo plane’s engine catching fire at the Delhi airport, aviation regulator DGCA announced on Saturday that it will take appropriate follow-up action.

An engine fire on a Bengaluru-bound A320 ceo aircraft carrying 184 passengers prevented it from taking off Friday night at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). The passengers safely disembarked as the plane landed back in the bay.

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“The top priority is to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and determine the causes of the engine fire. Fortunately, the fire was quickly put out, and the aircraft has since been grounded, according to DGCA chief Arun Kumar, who spoke to PTI.

The VT-IFM aircraft, which was operating flight 6E-2131 from Delhi to Bengaluru, was involved in a rejected takeoff after receiving an engine 2 fail warning, according to a DGCA source. The source also stated that there was a loud bang and extinguisher bottle discharge.

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) immediately announced that the DGCA officials responsible for the incident, which happened around 10 p.m. on Friday, have been instructed to “look into this and furnish a report as soon as possible.”

IndiGo said in a statement that was released early on Saturday that the pilot aborted the takeoff when the plane encountered a technical problem during the takeoff roll and that the plane safely landed back in the bay. It also stated that an alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight, which took off at 12.16 am on Saturday.

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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.