On Monday, Go Airlines, an Indian airline, stated that it is seeking urgent arbitration in its dispute with engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney and aims for it to be enforced in Delaware as a measure to prevent the airline from going bankrupt.
The airline holds Pratt & Whitney, owned by Raytheon Technologies, accountable for its financial difficulties and recent filing for bankruptcy.
According to Go Airlines, Pratt & Whitney provided "defective" engines and neglected to replace them promptly, resulting in half of the airline's fleet being grounded.
Go Airlines, has initiated legal action in a Delaware district court to enforce an arbitration order issued in Singapore in March.
The order mandates Pratt & Whitney to assist the airline by providing serviceable spare engines.
Last week, Pratt & Whitney contended in the Delaware court that Go First's claim was baseless and that the dynamics of the dispute had changed, citing increased risks due to the airline's bankruptcy protection status.
Pratt & Whitney requested the court to either suspend or dismiss Go First's request. Go Airlines, in response, argued that Pratt's reasoning is flawed and submitted a filing to the Delaware court stating so.
According to the filing, Go First highlighted the urgent risk of its business facing closure unless it receives relief, particularly regarding the delivery of engines.
The filing also noted that the requested stay, which Pratt & Whitney sought, would result in the exact harm that the emergency arbitration awards were intended to prevent. Pratt & Whitney has not yet provided a response to the request for comment.