BENGALURU, June 14 (Reuters) - IndiGo operator

Interglobe Aviation said on Friday it would receive

compensation from Pratt & Whitney through its affiliate for

powder metal issues that grounded some of its aircraft.

The company, which did not reveal the amount, said it will

receive the compensation through the Pratt & Whitney affiliate,

International Aero Engines.

Over 70 IndiGo aircraft have been grounded due to Pratt

engine issues, with more than 30 on ground due to a powder metal

defect, while the rest are impacted by older issues.

Pratt & Whitney

said

in July last year that a rare powder metal defect could

lead to cracking of some engine components in the twin-engined

Airbus A320neo and called for accelerated inspections. The

checks are expected to lead to groundings of 600-700 of Airbus

jets between 2023 and 2026.