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Cathay Pacific Grounds A350 Fleet Over Rolls-Royce Engine Issues

Engine component failures prompt extensive inspections and flight cancellations for Hong Kong's flagship airline.

  • Cathay Pacific identified engine component problems in 15 of its 48 Airbus A350 aircraft.
  • The airline canceled at least 68 flights due to the engine issues, with repairs ongoing.
  • Rolls-Royce and Airbus are collaborating with Cathay Pacific and investigators to address the problem.
  • Other airlines operating A350s are monitoring the situation and conducting precautionary inspections.
  • No immediate regulatory action has been mandated, but safety assessments are ongoing.
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