Older Pratt & Whitney jet engines need new inspections after a different engine failed

The US aviation regulator is proposing new mandatory inspections for several models of Pratt & Whitney jet engines. This means airlines operating these engines will need to perform repetitive ultrasonic checks for cracks and replace parts if needed.

Airlines operating these specific Pratt & Whitney engines will now face increased maintenance costs and potential downtime for inspections and part replacements. This proposal comes after a different engine model from a related company experienced a serious failure during takeoff, highlighting how a single incident can trigger widespread safety reviews across similar designs.