A320neo engine woes, slot shortage hamper HK Express
Lack of slots at Hong Kong International and reliability problems involving the Airbus A320neo’s Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines have hindered progress at HK Express. HK Express is North Asia’s first operator of the Airbus A320neo, and the first to fly it in a high-density, 188-seat configuration. Durability deficiencies, particularly in the A320neos’ PW1100Gs, have included premature wear of combustor liners and leaking oil seals. “We were supposed to receive another 2 A320neos before the summer, but have declined to accept them for a limited period, until these issues have been addressed,” said HK Express CE Andrew Cowen. He added that the deferment of the A320neos meant the airline would run short of aircraft during the busy summer period. “We should [have had] 8 by end of 2017". <br/>
https://portal.staralliance.com/cms/news/hot-topics/2017-09-15/unaligned/a320neo-engine-woes-slot-shortage-hamper-hk-express
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A320neo engine woes, slot shortage hamper HK Express
Lack of slots at Hong Kong International and reliability problems involving the Airbus A320neo’s Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines have hindered progress at HK Express. HK Express is North Asia’s first operator of the Airbus A320neo, and the first to fly it in a high-density, 188-seat configuration. Durability deficiencies, particularly in the A320neos’ PW1100Gs, have included premature wear of combustor liners and leaking oil seals. “We were supposed to receive another 2 A320neos before the summer, but have declined to accept them for a limited period, until these issues have been addressed,” said HK Express CE Andrew Cowen. He added that the deferment of the A320neos meant the airline would run short of aircraft during the busy summer period. “We should [have had] 8 by end of 2017". <br/>
