Engine crisis pushes “almost new” Airbus planes to scrapyards
Dozens of Airbus A320neo aircraft, which had been in service for only a few years, ended up in scrapyards and dismantling, due to the severe engine scarcity crisis that afflicted the company Global Aviation.
According to "Reuters"The direct cause of the crisis is due to manufacturing defects discovered in the engines "Pratt & Whitney PW1100G"This forced the manufacturer to launch a huge, time-consuming inspection and repair campaign.
In light of the unavailability of Replacement aircraft engines In the foreseeable future, many airlines have found that the most economical option is to scrap the aircraft "Almost new" And selling them as spare parts, as the value of their parts far exceeds the value of keeping them parked on the ground awaiting repair.
This defect led to the dismantling of more than 12 dozen Airbus aircraft whose service period did not exceed 6 years, to obtain their parts, while dozens of others awaited their fate, according to sources familiar with the industry.
And it became Madrid’s airport, which has suffered for years from a passenger shortage, is a growing hub for this trade as British-based eCube assembles aircraft parts for private investors.
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