JetBlue is facing an escalating crisis with its Pratt & Whitney GTF engines following a recent failure, leading to significant operational disruption and capacity limitations.
- The airline currently has 15 GTF-powered aircraft grounded due to defects.
- This number is expected to increase to the “mid-to-high teens” throughout 2026.
- The prolonged disruption is due to engine shop visits taking approximately 360 days, severely limiting capacity recovery.