GoAir on Thursday blamed delayed delivery of Airbus SE\u2019s A320neo planes as one of the reasons behind the cancellations of dozens of flights this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This, however, contrasts with Airbus data, which showed that deliveries of the A320neo to GoAir continued until as recently as November at a higher monthly pace since June 2016, when the airline inducted its first A320neo aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoAir took delivery of one A320neo aircraft in October, and two more in November, taking its A320neo fleet to 40 aircraft in the last 42 months, according to Airbus data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mumbai-based carrier said delays in deliveries of the newest Airbus aircraft in November and December were \u201cadding to its operational challenges\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A GoAir spokesperson said operations are expected to return to normal by the weekend. An Airbus India spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.GoAir had ordered 144 Airbus A320neo planes since 2011 and deliveries commenced in June 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Till November-end 2019, the airline had taken delivery of 40 A320neo planes. The delivery schedule for the A320neo for December is expected to be updated on Airbus\u2019 website next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoAir was forced to cancel around two dozen domestic flights on Monday as the aviation regulator stepped up pressure on the airline to address safety risks arising from overworking its crew, Mint reported on Tuesday. The airline cancelled at least 19 flights on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoAir has, however, maintained that it has adequate crew to operate 325 daily flights. The carrier cited inclement weather, protests in Delhi and lack of aircraft among reasons for flight cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDuring the same time, non-availability of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) spare engines have also hampered the smooth functioning of the airline,\u201d the airline added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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