The recent grounding of Spirit Airlines' fleet could help alleviate aircraft engine shortages that are currently disrupting the global aviation industry, according to industry executives and analysts.
The American low-cost carrier ceased operating its all-Airbus fleet on May 1st, primarily due to soaring fuel prices. This situation has now led to the dismantling of several Airbus A320neo aircraft to recover spare parts, including Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines manufactured by RTX.
These new generation engines, renowned for their energy efficiency, are now in extremely high demand as many airlines face a global shortage of spare parts and engines.
According to industry experts, some of Spirit's relatively new A320neo aircraft could be dismantled to supply the spare parts market and allow other companies to keep their aircraft in service.
The disappearance of Spirit from the American market also increases the availability of A320neo aircraft and their engines, in a context where maintenance difficulties and production delays continue to weigh on global air transport.
Problems affecting Pratt & Whitney GTF engines have already forced several companies to temporarily ground part of their fleets in recent months, increasing tensions in the aviation market.
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