Cathay Pacific, Airbus and A350
Hong Kong investigators say Cathay Pacific’s A350 engine defect could cause ‘extensive’ damage
Hong Kong aviation investigators say an engine problem that caused Cathay Pacific to ground its entire fleet of Airbus A350 jets for inspection earlier this month could have escalated into “extensive damage.
EASA Says Cleaning Process May Be Cause Of Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Engine Failure
While the initial emergency directive applied only to the Airbus A350-1000 engine, the latest AD was extended to all Airbus A350 engines.
EU agency says cleaning process may be linked to Cathay Pacific A350 engine fire
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Thursday gave an update on the inspections it ordered on Rolls-Royce-made engines used in Airbus A-350 aircrafts following a security incident, pointing to issues possibly stemming from a cleaning process.
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Engine Failure Investigated
A Hong Kong aviation investigation revealed Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 engine failure was due to a ruptured fuel hose. The incident highlighted potential risks of engine fires caused by fuel leaks.
Investigation Finds Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Engine Fire Due To Damaged Fuel Hose
Hong Kong's investigators highlighted that it had recommended EASA to mandate Rolls-Royce to issue inspection instructions of the part.
Airbus A350 Checks Ordered by EASA After Cathay Engine Fire
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency will require one-time inspections of Airbus SE A350 engines after a midair fire on a Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. flight forced the airline to temporarily ground some aircraft.
Cathay engine fire may be linked to cleaning, European regulator says
European regulators have pinpointed a potentially flawed cleaning process during maintenance as investigators probe an engine fire that caused a Cathay Pacific Airbus jet carrying 348 people to turn back to base.
European aviation authorities link Airbus engine fire to cleaning process
A350 plane flown by Cathay Pacific (OTCPK:CPCAY) (OTCPK:CPCAF) on Sept. 2 was linked to a possible maintenance issue, European aviation safety authorities said Thursday. The engines were made by Rolls-Royce Holdings (OTCPK:RYCEY) (OTCPK:RYCEF).
A cleaning process leading to fuel hose degradation during refurbishment could have caused a recent engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said Thursday.
A cleaning process leading to fuel hose degradation during refurbishment could have caused a recent engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said Thursday.
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Fuel manifold hose rupture behind Trent XWB engine fire on Cathay A350
Investigators have found that a ruptured fuel manifold hose on the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine of a Cathay Pacific Airbus ...
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Cathay Pacific inspects entire A350 fleet after finding engine problems
Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific has canceled dozens of flights as it conducts an inspection of its entire Airbus A350 fleet after finding engine problems affecting the plane. The airline ...
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Cathay Pacific inspects Airbus A350 fleet after engine part failure
Cathay Pacific inspects A350 jets after engine problem Checks follow aborted flight from Hong Kong to Zurich Airline blames failure of unspecified engine component Incident involved a problem ...
Malaysia Airlines Says 'Potential Issue' Found On One A350-900 Engine
Malaysia Airlines said on Friday it had found a "potential issue" with the engine of an Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its fleet but added that it had been resolved.