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Pratt engine in A-320 Neo develops snag; IndiGo plane grounded:

In yet another instance of the snag-ridden Pratt & Whitney (PW) engines on Airbus A-320 new engine option (Neo) aircraft developing fault, one of these planes was grounded at Delhi Airport on Friday. The aircraft VT-ITK, belonging to IndiGo, reportedly had “oil debris overlimit” detected on one of its PW engines when it was being prepared for a flight out of Delhi. On examination, it was found that the engine needs to be replaced.

IndiGo did not offer any comment when contacted. This is at least the sixth engine snag this year in the 21 PW-powered Neos that IndiGo (16 Neos) and GoAir (5 Neos) currently have in their fleet. Air India also uses A-320 neo but its aircraft have engines from another manufacturer, CFM.
The latest snag comes just days after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had ordered examination of PW engines on A-320 Neos that have operated for over 1,000 hours.
Repeated engine inspections have also been prescribed after every 500 hours of usage. The DGCA stresses that the problem is only with the PE engine on A-320 Neo and the other A-320s -most commonly used aircraft in India – have no such issues.
Times of India

Airport

Toronto’s Abandoned Airport Set to Transform into a Futuristic City

In a bold and visionary move, an abandoned airport in Toronto, Canada, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation into a sprawling mega-city, thanks to an ambitious £12.3 billion ($22 billion CAD) redevelopment plan.

This groundbreaking project has recently been given the green light by local officials and promises to create a vibrant, thriving community over the next three decades. Spanning 370 acres of unused land, the development will see the creation of seven distinct neighborhoods, designed to accommodate up to 83,500 residents.

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What sets this project apart is its commitment to preserving the historical essence of the former airport. Developers have pledged to retain key elements of the site, including 11 aircraft hangars and half a mile of the original runway. These remnants of the past will be ingeniously repurposed, giving the new city a unique character that pays homage to the area’s rich history, particularly its role in aircraft manufacturing during World War II.

The heart of the first mixed-use district will feature the old hangars, which will serve as central hubs for community activities. These iconic structures will be surrounded by a mix of shops, restaurants, and even a library, all lining the preserved runway, now reimagined as a pedestrian walkway. This blend of the old and the new is expected to attract a diverse range of businesses and residents, creating a vibrant, interconnected community.

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The first phase of development is anticipated to generate 7,000 new jobs, providing local residents with opportunities to live and work within the same community. This district will include 2,850 housing units, primarily composed of mid-rise apartment buildings, catering to a variety of lifestyles and needs.

Northcrest Developments, the company behind this visionary project, believes that the unique nature of the development will appeal to businesses seeking distinctive and innovative workspaces that are currently unavailable in the market. According to company spokesperson Goring, “There’s an opportunity to attract companies that actually want to be here but can’t because they can’t find these types of locations.”

As the project progresses, it is expected to become a model for sustainable urban development, seamlessly blending history with modernity.