Cathay Pacific Grounds A350 Fleet After Engine Part Failure

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways grounded part of its Airbus A350 fleet after an in-flight engine component failure. The airline inspected its 48 A350 planes and found 15 in need of repairs, affecting 34 round-trip flights. Rolls-Royce, the engine manufacturer, has not issued a broader inspection directive.

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has grounded part of its Airbus A350 fleet following the in-flight failure of an engine component. The airline reported that inspections revealed 15 aircraft requiring repairs out of their 48 A350 planes.

Three of the aircraft have already undergone successful repairs, with the rest expected to be operational by Saturday. This disruption has led to the cancellation of at least 34 round-trip flights.

Despite the incident, other airlines operating the same aircraft models have not been advised to conduct inspections. Rolls-Royce, the engine manufacturer, is collaborating with Cathay Pacific and regulatory authorities to investigate the cause.