U.S. Airlines Prepare for Groundings Related to GTF Inspections
Spirit Airlines says it has removed nearly 5% of planned September capacity due to the required engine inspections.
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Spirit Airlines, the largest U.S. commercial operator of Airbus A320neos powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines, says accelerated inspections of certain PW1100s are having a material effect on capacity and, ultimately, margins. It is one of several U.S. carriers that anticipate grounding...
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