Aerolíneas Argentinas withdrew eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft from operation following the explosion of an engine during a flight to Córdoba. The incident occurred on Wednesday, when flight AR1526 was taking off from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The crew implemented the emergency protocol and managed to land without injuries at Ezeiza Airport.
The failure affected the left engine, which released metal parts onto the runway and triggered the safety alarms. According to technical sources, the aircraft was carrying 161 passengers on board and all were unharmed. The aeronautical authorities immediately launched an inspection operation.
The incident put the state airline's maintenance standards under scrutiny, as it faces frequent criticism for its high costs and dependence on the State. The company stated that the measure aims to strengthen confidence in its operations.
Engines under review and background
The affected engines, manufactured by the CFM consortium —comprised of GE Aerospace and Safran—, will be inspected as a preventive measure. Aerolíneas indicated that the procedure is being carried out "under the highest safety standards" and that there is no structural risk to the aircraft. The suspension, they clarified, is temporary.
This is the fourth similar incident in a year involving the same engine model. According to the company, it concerns a specific component that could be linked to the recent failures. The review seeks to detect possible defects before the aircraft return to service.
The airline emphasized that it is in 100% compliance with the manufacturer's standards, although the event reignites the debate about the efficiency of its management and its budgetary dependence.
