Cathay Pacific cancels flights on its A350 planes because of a problem with the engines. This has raised worries about safety and caused a big mess with flight plans.
Cathay Pacific has quickly decided to stop all its Airbus A350 flights after a recent engine problem made safety a big concern.
The Hong Kong-based airline, which is one of the biggest A350 users, announced this move after a flight during a normal trip had an engine problem.
The flight crew safely got the plane back to the airport, and no one on board was hurt.
This unexpected stop affects more than 40 A350s in Cathay Pacific’s fleet, which is a big chunk of the airline’s long-distance flights.
The A350 has been a key part of Cathay’s plan, known for being fuel-efficient and having cool tech, so this is a big blow for the airline.
Cathay Pacific cancels dozens of flights after engine problem
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The airline said the component failure was the first of its type on any A350 aircraft worldwidehttps://t.co/JRtrhZz48y
The engine problem has led to a deep investigation by Cathay Pacific and Rolls-Royce, the company that makes the engines.
Early reports point to a problem with a part in the engine’s high-pressure system, but more work is needed to figure out the exact cause.
Cathay Pacific has said that keeping passengers safe is its top priority, saying, “We’re working hard with Airbus and Rolls-Royce to get to the bottom of this issue and make sure our planes are safe before we fly them again.”
While this is happening, the airline has had to change its flight plans a lot, moving planes around its fleet and renting more planes to keep things running smoothly for passengers.
Stopping the A350 flights is tough for Cathay Pacific right now, as it’s trying to recover from the pandemic and deal with more competition in the Asia-Pacific area.
What happens next with the investigation will probably affect other airlines that fly the A350 with Rolls-Royce engines, as everyone in the aviation world is keeping an eye on what’s going on.
