IndiGo Stops Pushing Engines to the Limit

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is concerned about repeated engine failures in Indigo, India's largest airline by passenger numbers. As a result, the DGCA has issued guidelines to limit the use of full engine thrust during takeoff to prevent future failures. Although the engine manufacturer has not endorsed these findings, the regulator's directive stands. Indigo has faced several engine issues in the past and is now transitioning from Pratt and Whitney engines to CFM engines, with a significant order placed with CFM.

What prompted the Director General of Civil Aviation to issue new guidelines for Indigo?

• Weather conditions

• Increased fuel costs

• Repeated engine failures

• Pilot complaints

What is the main reason for the regulator's guideline to limit engine thrust?

• To reduce noise pollution

• To save on fuel costs

• To prevent engine failures

• To improve flight speed

How did the engine manufacturer respond to the regulator's findings?

• They did not endorse the findings

• They partially agreed with the findings

• They fully endorsed the findings

• They were unaware of the findings

What significant change is Indigo making regarding its engine suppliers?

• Reducing the number of engine suppliers

• Switching to Rolls Royce engines

• Increasing orders with Pratt and Whitney

• Switching to CFM from Pratt and Whitney

What is the value of the order Indigo placed with its new engine supplier?

• $10 billion

• $25 billion

• $15 billion

• $20 billion