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flag Nearly 20% of global A220 jets are grounded due to faulty Pratt & Whitney engines, disrupting major airlines.

flag Nearly 20% of the global A220 fleet—76 out of 451 aircraft—are grounded as of November 2025 due to premature engine wear in Pratt & Whitney’s PW1500G units, caused by manufacturing contamination and corrosion. flag The issue has triggered a spare engine shortage, disrupting flights for major airlines including Delta, Air France, JetBlue, and SWISS, with some grounding entire fleets. flag Airbus has revised its A220 production plans amid shifting demand, while similar engine problems affect Embraer’s E2 jets. flag Despite Pratt & Whitney’s assurances, repeated groundings have damaged operator confidence.

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