MUMBAI: Aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney has partnered with Air India Engineering Services Ltd for maintenance of all types of engines, including those powering A320 neos, according to a source.
The two companies are likely to make a joint announcement about the partnership soon, the source told .
A320 neo planes, powered by P&W engines, have been grappling with snags for nearly four years. A substantial number of such neos are operated in India by IndiGo NSE 7.39 % and GoAir.
P&W already has a tie-up with Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) for maintenance of its 4056 engine model. These engines power Boeing 747-series aircraft.
once the new partnership is in place, AIESL would be carrying out maintenance work for all types of engines manufactured by P&W.
"P&W and AIESL have entered into an agreement under which the latter will maintain P&W engines in the country. In the first phase of the contract, P&W is helping in havin a set up in Mumbai for model change," the source said.