Wizz Air profit hit by operational challenges and Mideast conflict

By Aatrayee Chatterjee

(Reuters) -Wizz Air on Thursday posted a bigger than expected drop in first-half net profit, hit by ongoing issues with engine inspections that grounded its Airbus planes and the impact of conflict in the Middle East.

The company, which operates an all-Airbus fleet, has encountered challenges with Pratt & Whitney RTX engines, leading to the grounding of aircraft for inspections, limiting the carrier’s capacity.

Wizz Air expects continued GTF engine cost pressures…