Engine durability a rising cause of concern

Durability levels of current engines are an increasing cause of global concern as the supply chain woes continue to plague operators. Stressing this point at the panel discussion during the Paris Air Forum, Willie Walsh, Director General, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said: “Durability levels of current-generation engines are way, way lower than anything I have experienced in my career.” Expressing his frustration over the current supply chain issues and grounding of aircraft due to the lack of spare engines, Walsh added: “There is huge frustration having an aircraft and not being able to fly it. This has gone on