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Turkish Airlines Reaches Compensation Agreement Over Pratt & Whitney PW1100G Engine Issues

The airline has 58 aircraft which utilize the PW1100G, of which 20 are grounded.

Pratt & Whitney manufactures a diverse range of jet engines, from fighter jets to airliners – with some claimed to be best in class.

KLM Cityhopper has parked two E195-E2s at Twente Airport, with a further three on the ground in Amsterdam.

Some airlines, in particular Volaris, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa, have had to slash their yearly capacity with the Airbus A320neo/A321neo.

It comes after the carrier reportedly said in February that it was seeking to refinance.

Despite the issues it is currently facing, Wizz Air expects to improve its profitability during the upcoming financial year.

Let’s take a look at the triumvirate of aircraft engine makers and how they compare to each other.

The lawsuit concerns the PT6 and PW100 turboprop aircraft engine families.

Spirit Airlines said that there has been elevated capacity in its core markets.

The aircraft is nearly 25 years old.