United Airlines has delayed the return of number of Boeing 777 aircraft on the ground with Pratt & Whitney has confirmed 4,000 engines through at least May 12, the airline on Friday.
engine on United Airlines 777 failed Shortly after take off from Denver in February 2021, falling debris over Neighboring cities but no one He was injured and the plane returned safely to the airport.
“We continue work with good conscience with Boeing, Pratt & Whitney and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to safely return these aircraft to service soonand us current will plan allow them to return in The second half of “May,” said United Nations spokesman Joshua Fried.
United is the only American operator of 777 seconds with PW4000 engine and has 52 of those planes. united shares closed down 1% Friday.
CNBC reported the delay earlier, citing a note to the pilots.
Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration said it was in the process of completing three safety directions for Grounded 777s that will allow them to return to service.
The Federal Aviation Administration said new Suggested directives in December after three reported in- Flight fan blade malfunctions, requires improved checks and adjustments.
The FAA said the guidance will go into effect on April 15.
In February 2021, the FAA ordered immediate inspections before more flights, following the National Transportation Safety Board. found cracked fan blade on united motor built by Pratt, Unity of Raytheon Technologies.
Boeing required To develop a service bulletin out steps You must take the airlines to meet requirements. The FAA needs to approve the flyer before the planes can return to service.
In April 2021, Japan Airlines said it retired from its fleet of 13 Boeing 777 with PW4000 Engines A year earlier than planned. Motors on just small number of Older 777s outside United State.
