Wizz Air reports 27 grounded aircraft due to GTF engine related inspections as at 30-Jun-2026
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Background ✨
Wizz Air stated grounded aircraft due to Pratt & Whitney GTF inspections fell from 46 at 30-Jun-2024 to 35 at 30-Sep-2025, after peaking at about 60 during the crisis.1 2 3 It guided average groundings of 30 to 35 through FY2026, easing to about 20 to 25 by end-FY2027, supported by a spare-engine pool targeted at around 100 by summer 2026.4 2 CEO József Váradi said PW1100G issues should be resolved by end-2027 and it negotiated a flight order agreement shielding maintenance costs.5 6