INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russian airlines have grounded 34 of their 66 Airbus A320neo family aircraft due to unresolved engine issues exacerbated by Western
sanctions, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.The grounded jets are
equipped with engines made by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon
A321neo jets grounded, according to Kommersant, which cited Flightradar24 data
Some airlines, including S7, reportedly plan to return roughly half of the grounded planes to service next summer before their expected
10-15% of passenger air traffic in 2025 and beyond.
