Airlines Conduct Precautionary A350 Inspections After Cathay Engine Fire

Mandatory checks focus on Rolls-Royce engines following an in-flight incident on a Cathay Pacific flight, with minimal disruptions expected.

Malaysia Airlines identified and resolved a high-pressure fuel hose issue on an A350-900 during precautionary inspections.
EASA mandated inspections for A350-1000s with XWB-97 engines after an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight.
Japan Airlines and Etihad Airways reported no issues during their inspections and anticipate no flight disruptions.
Cathay Pacific grounded 48 planes for checks, leading to the cancellation of dozens of flights in Asia.
Rolls-Royce launched a one-time precautionary inspection program for a portion of the A350 fleet.