Key facts
- ITA Airways is considering a lawsuit against Pratt & Whitney over engine faults.
- Approximately 20% of ITA Airways' 80 aircraft are grounded due to these issues.
ITA Airways will decide within eight weeks whether to sue Pratt & Whitney over engine problems that have grounded nearly 20% of its fleet, with damages estimated at 150 million euros.
The potential lawsuit highlights significant operational and financial challenges faced by airlines due to manufacturing defects, impacting fleet availability and potentially setting a precedent for compensation claims.
ITA Airways is contemplating legal action against aerospace supplier Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, due to persistent engine faults. CEO Joerg Eberhart indicated that the airline will reach a decision on whether to proceed with a lawsuit within the next eight weeks. These engine issues have led to a significant portion of ITA Airways' fleet being grounded, with approximately 20% of its 80 aircraft currently out of service. The problem is not isolated to ITA Airways, as hundreds of Airbus A320neo planes globally are experiencing delays due to extended waiting times for engine inspections and repairs. The airline estimates its damages at 150 million euros.
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