Cyprus Airways explicitly ties its upcoming fleet strategy to persistent Pratt & Whitney GTF engine failures, citing extended AOG groundings as the primary driver for potentially retiring its Airbus A220-300 fleet. The carrier, operating only two A220s with four more scheduled for delivery, faces shop visit durations exceeding 300 days and a severe shortage of serviceable GTF modules, forcing a strategic pivot toward A320ceo aircraft until a final engine fix materializes in 2027. This decision mirrors broader sector trends where operators harvest new A320neos for engines worth more than the aircraft itself, underscoring the critical impact of powder-metal contamination defects on fleet viability and procurement planning across the narrowbody market.