{"id":39853,"date":"2023-07-25T18:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T12:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=39853"},"modified":"2023-07-25T18:15:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T12:45:06","slug":"go-first-test-flight-mumbai-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/25\/go-first-test-flight-mumbai-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Go First Conducted Test Flight from Mumbai | Watch Exclusive Video"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MUMBAI-<\/strong> Wadia-owned Indian LCC, Go First (G8)<\/a> today (25 July 2023), conducted the first test flight since its grounding on May 3 from the Mumbai Airport (BOM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline utilized the Airbus A320neo, registered as VT-WGD. Further, it is a 6.7-year-old aircraft; Airbus delivered it to G8 back in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Siddh Dhuri\/ MumbaiPlanes Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Go First Test Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Flight Radar 24, the Go First flight VTWGD took off from Mumbai (BOM) in severe rainfall conditions at around 3:20 PM IST. The aircraft remained airborne for almost 40 minutes and performed some maneuvers over the Arabian Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subsequently, it landed safely back at BOM at around 3:58 PM IST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday, we received the information that G8 has got new engines from Pratt and Whitney and expecting five additional engines in August. Possibly these are the ones that are installed on VT-WGD. However, this is mere speculation but close to reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note-<\/strong> If you have more information about it, feel free to message us on social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video is shared on the Facebook page by Sumit Halder Sir,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video: Sumit Halder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Go First, which has faced a challenging three-month grounding, is elated to receive a much-needed boost as it gears up to restart flight services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presently, the airline maintains a total fleet strength of 54 Airbus A320 family aircraft. But due to engine issues, 28 aircraft remain grounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: avgeekwithlens\/ Harsh Tekriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

New Lease Pact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a Singapore tribunal\u2019s ruling for Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to provide\u00a0Go First (G8)\u00a0with five engines monthly until December, both parties engage in negotiations for a new lease agreement. Multiple sources indicate a potential supply of 30 new GTF engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the proposed agreement<\/a>, P&W may receive smaller tranches instead of an upfront payment, covering maintenance costs. The earlier engine lease agreement could be terminated if both parties agree to the new terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moneycontrol<\/em> <\/a>has reported from various sources that Pratt & Whitney (P&W), the engine manufacturer, and Go First, the bankrupt Indian carrier, are in ongoing discussions following a recent Singapore tribunal decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tribunal ordered P&W to supply five engines per month to Go First until December, sparking negotiations for a new lease agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An executive closely associated with P&W revealed that the current talks aim to secure an agreement where the airline will be supplied with approximately\u00a030 new GTF engines<\/strong>\u00a0starting in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature Image: Harsh Tekriwal (@avgeekwithlens) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go First Prepares for Restart with Engine Ground Runs | Exclusive<\/a><\/blockquote>