Engine Recall Forces Major Airlines to Ground Planes and Cancel Flights

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Spirit Airlines revealed in a recent earnings report that Pratt & Whitney's engine recall may ground seven of the company's Airbuses through the end of 2023.

Airlines did not immediately return Gizmodo’s request for comment.for its Geared Turbofan engines, which are used to power A320neo Airbus jets. Pratt & Whitney said that contaminants were found in the metal used to build the machines

. The mishap is affecting around 1,200 engines produced by the company and will require an inspection period that could take as much as two months. The recall is likely to have an impact on the remainder of the busy summer travel season and—if Spirit’s estimates of being grounded throughout the year are correct—could impact the holiday travel window as well.Airline management could be anticipating yet another revolt from a customer base that is fed up with cancellations and delays.

 

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