Wizz Air announced on Tuesday that it would be forced to ground around 40 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in its fleet through 2026 as it struggles with Pratt & Whitney engine issues. It added in its release that it had signed a “commercial support agreement” with the engine manufacturer which also includes a compensation package.
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Mostly Assembled: Airbus Has 60 Jets Waiting For Engines
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- August 8, 2025
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While Airbus and Boeing are very much planemakers, there are many components on their aircraft that are not produced by them: This includes avionics and, of course, cabin seating. But the aircraft engines also come from external suppliers – and so delays can really impact the final assembly and delivery process.And, well, Airbus’ CEO has disclosed that there are dozens of Airbus jets assembled but waiting for engines.