The issue occurred on a five-year-old Airbus A350-1000, which uses Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB-97 engines, but carriers are also inspecting the more popular A350-900 aircraft which use a different engine model. Here is what airlines are doing, divided by the model of the aircraft:
A350-1000
Cathay Pacific identified 15 aircraft that required replacement of engine components and six have already been repaired, while the remaining nine will be fixed by Saturday. It did not specify which models were being repaired. A350-1000s, said on Thursday it had inspected those engines and found no defects.
Qatar Airways said the issue had no impact on its 24 A350-1000 aircraft and it would continue to monitor any developments.
British Airways, which has 18 A350-1000s, and Virgin Atlantic, which operates 12, were not immediately available for comment.
A350-900
A spokesperson for JAL said the Tokyo-based carrier was also inspecting its A350-900 aircraft as a precaution and as of Thursday 10 of its 15 aircraft had been inspected with no defects found.
Air China, a major A350-900 operator, will perform general engine checks, reported Caixin, a Chinese business and economics publication. Singapore Airlines, which has a fleet of 63 A350-900 planes, said it was inspecting the engines on its aircraft but there was no impact on flights.
Taiwan’s Starlux, which operates six A350-900, said it had contacted Rolls-Royce “out of caution” and was awaiting an official reply.
Air France and Lufthansa Group, which also have A350-900s, told Reuters they were in touch with Rolls-Royce and Airbus and were monitoring the situation closely.
Delta Air Lines, which has 30 A350-900s, said the airline runs its global operation “with the high standard of care for safety, reliability and care that we always do.” Thai Airways, which has 23 of them, said its technicians continuously review the situation and make engine checks regularly. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Airlines Take Proactive Measures: Inspecting Airbus A350 Fleets After Cathay Pacific Engine Failure
In response to the recent engine failure of a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350, several airlines have initiated precautionary inspections on their A350 fleets to ensure the safety of their passengers and aircraft. The incident, which occurred on a five-year-old Airbus A350-1000, has prompted carriers to inspect both the A350-1000 and A350-900 models, despite the latter using a different engine type.
A350-1000 Fleet Inspections
Cathay Pacific, the airline affected by the engine failure, has identified 15 aircraft that require fuel line repairs. Six of these aircraft have already been repaired, with the remaining nine expected to be fixed by Saturday. Qatar Airways, which operates 24 A350-1000s, has inspected its engines and found no defects. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, which operate 18 and 12 A350-1000s respectively, were not available for comment.
A350-900 Fleet Inspections
Japan Airlines (JAL) has inspected 10 of its 15 A350-900 aircraft as a precaution, with no defects found. Air China, a major A350-900 operator, will perform general engine checks. Singapore Airlines, which has a fleet of 63 A350-900 planes, is inspecting its engines, but has reported no impact on flights. Taiwan’s Starlux, which operates six A350-900s, has contacted Rolls-Royce “out of caution” and is awaiting an official reply.
Other Airlines’ Responses
Air France and Lufthansa Group, which also operate A350-900s, are in touch with Rolls-Royce and Airbus, monitoring the situation closely. Delta Air Lines, with 30 A350-900s, emphasized its commitment to safety, reliability, and care. Thai Airways, which operates 23 A350-900s, regularly reviews the situation and conducts engine checks.
Industry Collaboration and Safety
The swift response of airlines to the Cathay Pacific engine failure incident demonstrates their commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. By taking proactive measures to address potential safety concerns, airlines are reassuring their passengers and maintaining the highest level of safety in the skies.
