Mexico - Volaris, Mexico’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), expects to experience no material impact from the ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine recalls by the end of 2027, according to Chief Financial Officer Jaime Pous, who shared the update during the airline’s third-quarter 2025 investor call.
- Pous confirmed that by late 2026, the airline anticipates an average of 25 to 27 aircraft on the ground (AOG) due to engine shop visits — a significant improvement from the 36 monthly AOGs reported in the third quarter of 2025.
- Volaris currently operates a fleet of 152 aircraft across its various Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), with an average age of 6.6 years. Approximately two-thirds of the fleet comprises next-generation Airbus A320neo Family aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
- Looking ahead, Volaris’ order book of 122 new Airbus aircraft remains on track, and its growth plan already accounts for aircraft downtime linked to ongoing engine maintenance.
- The update aligns with previous management statements and contrasts slightly with more cautious industry forecasts — such as LATAM Airlines Group’s CEO Roberto Alvo, who recently warned that engine-related capacity constraints may persist through the end of the decade.
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- “We believe that we are going to be with no material impacts on AOGs related to engines by the end of 2027,” said Pous, reaffirming the carrier’s expectation of a full recovery within two years.
Source: Volaris Investor Relations Q3 2025
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