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Posted on November 28, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleAirbus limits takeoffs in extreme cold for aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines, citing severe weather conditions. Solutions are being discussed.
(Reuters) -Airbus is restricting operations in extreme cold for some aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, an Airbus spokesperson said on Friday, confirming an earlier report by industry publication aeroTELEGRAPH.
The French planemaker said it has modified existing procedures for engine operations on the ground in icing conditions.
As a result, take-offs using Pratt & Whitney engines face restrictions in severe weather, including freezing fog and visibility of less than 150 meters.
Airbus said it is in close contact with airline customers and that Pratt & Whitney is working on a solution.
Pratt & Whitney did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
The engine maker's top commercial executive said earlier this month it was in discussions with Airbus about engine supplies over the next three years as the planemaker looks to increase production of its best-selling A320neo model.
(Reporting by Yazhini M V in Bengaluru and Tim Hepher)
An engine operation restriction limits the use of aircraft engines under certain conditions, such as extreme weather, to ensure safety and performance.
Icing conditions refer to weather scenarios where ice forms on aircraft surfaces, which can affect performance and safety during takeoff and landing.
Visibility in aviation refers to the distance at which an object can be clearly seen, which is crucial for safe takeoffs and landings.
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