ANA expects PW1100G issues ‘resolved’ by end-July

Japan’s All Nippon Airways expects the impact from technical issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine to ease by end-July, allowing it to ramp up domestic flying. The Tokyo-based carrier disclosed the timeline as part of scheduled plans for the coming financial year, which begins 1 April. ANA is carrying out inspections on the PW1100G to check for defective high-pressure turbine and compressor discs. The engine powers its fleet of Airbus A320neo and A321neos, which mainly operate domestic flights. Cirium fleets data shows the airline to have 11 A320neos and 17 A321neos in service. It previously stated that these inspections – lasting through March – will force it to cut about 30 flights a day, amounting to a capacity reduction of about 3.6%. ANA is expected to disclose the full operational impact of these inspections by late-January. In its latest statement, the carrier says the impact of the inspections will “be gradually resolved” by the end of July.<br/>