IndiGo Stops Pushing Engines to the Limit

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.

What concerns does the Director General of Civil Aviation have regarding engine failures?

What guidelines has the regulator issued to pilots in response to engine failures?

What impact might the regulator's guidelines have on the future operations of airlines?

How has the airline Indigo responded to the repeated engine issues?

What significant order has Indigo placed recently, and with which manufacturer?