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Jet Airways Could Start Operations with Five Aircraft by October End, Details Here

Jetairways has chosen five planes to relaunch its operations in India #jetairways

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After three years, Jet Airways is ready to resume operations, and according to the most recent development, it has chosen five planes to relaunch its operations in India. According to reports, Jet Airways would add three A320 Neo and two B737-8 MAX aircraft to its inventory. Even though the airline is still in the process of doing so, no leasing agreements have yet been executed with lessors.

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Although it was previously reported that the airline will launch operations in September, it now seems unlikely that it will even happen in October. As Airbus has put this plane under Jet Airways’ name in its monthly report, the Airbus A320neo would be the first aircraft joining the airline despite there being no formal statement on the fleet structure. Additionally, the Jet Airways logo was seen on the aircraft at Maastricht Airport. “The image of the Airbus aircraft bearing the Jet Airways brand is authentic.”

For both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, the airline is currently employing pilots and cabin crew. The airline announced, “We are extremely close to finalizing our initial fleet plan in preparation for opening for sale soon and restarting operations in the next weeks,” in a statement to CNBC-TV18 on September 27.

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No “deadline” exists goal dates are established solely by us, and we have consistently insisted that this is a marathon, not a sprint. We previously stated that our goal was to debut by October 2022, and we are currently on schedule to do so.

There was no response to the inquiry addressed to Jet Airways. Due to its deteriorating financial situation and mounting debt, Jet Airways was forced to cease operations in 2019. Currently, Florian Fritsch, Chairman of Kalrock Capital Management Ltd., and Dubai-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan are in charge of it.

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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.