The Hungarian low-cost carrier on Monday (11 September) confirmed some of its engines would have to be recalled for inspection over the next few months and into 2024.
It comes after RTX, the parent company of engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, found evidence of a powder metal defect that could lead to engine cracking.
“Wizz Air is currently assessing the implications to understand the extent of the impact on its fleet with initial estimates indicating a potential capacity reduction of 10% for the second half of financial year 2024,” the carrier said in a statement, adding it would seek compensation for damages.
Wizz is not the only company affected by the recall after RTX announced on Monday it would recall and inspect some 700 engines between now and 2026 at a total cost of around $3 billion (£2.4 billion).
