IndiGo Stops Pushing Engines to the Limit

IndiGo Stops Pushing Engines to the Limit

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The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is concerned about repeated engine failures in Indigo, India's largest airline by passenger numbers. As a result, the DGCA has issued guidelines to limit the use of full engine thrust during takeoff to prevent future failures. Although the engine manufacturer has not endorsed these findings, the regulator's directive stands. Indigo has faced several engine issues in the past and is now transitioning from Pratt and Whitney engines to CFM engines, with a significant order placed with CFM.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the Director General of Civil Aviation to issue new guidelines for Indigo?

Weather conditions

Increased fuel costs

Repeated engine failures

Pilot complaints

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the regulator's guideline to limit engine thrust?

To reduce noise pollution

To save on fuel costs

To prevent engine failures

To improve flight speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the engine manufacturer respond to the regulator's findings?

They did not endorse the findings

They partially agreed with the findings

They fully endorsed the findings

They were unaware of the findings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change is Indigo making regarding its engine suppliers?

Reducing the number of engine suppliers

Switching to Rolls Royce engines

Increasing orders with Pratt and Whitney

Switching to CFM from Pratt and Whitney

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of the order Indigo placed with its new engine supplier?

$10 billion

$25 billion

$15 billion

$20 billion