NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's aviation regulator on Monday ordered immediate grounding of certain Airbus (PA:AIR) A320neo aircraft operated by IndiGo Airlines and GoAir fitted with Pratt & Whitney engines made by United Technologies Corp (N:UTX).
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in its statement has asked the airlines not to refit the affected engines.
Eight aircraft operated by IndiGo, India's biggest low-cost carrier which is owned by InterGlobe Aviation (NS:INGL), and 3 aircraft operated by its rival GoAir are affected by the order.