Airline Challenges with Grounded Aircraft and Financial Implications

The chapter explores the grounding of aircraft powered by the Pratt Whitney GTF engine and the issues surrounding the Embraer E2 aircraft fleet, leading to significant numbers of planes parked. It delves into the financial implications for airlines with unproductive aircraft on the ground, forcing them to lease from other companies. Additionally, it discusses an airline's difficult situation of furloughing pilots and deferring Airbus deliveries, impacting the aviation industry at large.