"India's Aviation Sector Struggles with Supply Chain Issues and Engine Failures, Leading to Aircraft Groundings and Rising Costs"

India's aviation industry is currently grappling with a severe crisis exacerbated by supply chain disruptions and engine failures, notably impacting Pratt & Whitney engines. Leading airlines such as IndiGo and Go Airlines are feeling the strain with a significant number of aircraft grounded, leading to capacity constraints despite robust ticket pricing and passenger load factors. To combat this, airlines are resorting to leasing additional aircraft, which is driving up costs and hampering operational efficiency. The industry is facing a challenging period as it navigates through these hurdles.