Cathay Pacific, Airbus A350
Some A350-900 engines face checks after ‘cleaning process’ linked to Cathay fire
The EASA has issued an updated Airworthiness Directive after a cleaning process was found to be linked to a Cathay A350-1000 engine fire.
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.
Cathay Airbus fault could have caused major damage
An engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 earlier this month was the result of a fuel leak and could have caused extensive damage to the plane, according to investigators. Hong Kong’s flagship airline grounded planes after being forced to turn a flight around a couple of weeks ago because of an "engine component failure".
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 A350-1000 led to an in-flight engine fire that could have caused "extensive damage" if not addressed promptly.
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.
MRO Issue May Explain Cathay A350 Engine Incident
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Engine Fire Spurs Scrutiny on Airbus A350 Maintenance
A faulty cleaning process during maintenance is under investigation after an engine fire forced a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 carrying 348 passengers to return to base. European regulators have called for widespread engine checks,
Hong Kong Probe Finds Cathay Airbus Defect Could Cause 'Extensive' Damage
An engine defect in the Airbus A350 plane that led to the cancellation of dozens of Cathay Pacific flights in early September could have escalated into "extensive damage", according to the results of a Hong Kong probe released Thursday.
Rolls-Royce Engine in Airbus A350 Defects Prompt Emergency Airworthiness Checks for Cathay Pacific
An investigation found that an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 was caused by a fuel leak linked to defective fuel hoses. The engine, made by Rolls-Royce, detected the issue mid-flight, prompting a safe return to Hong Kong.
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.
Engine Fire On Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Could Have Been A Catastrophic Event
An engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 earlier this month was traced back to a fuel leak, which investigators believe could have resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
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EASA links engine cleaning process to Cathay Trent XWB fire
European regulators have widened the number of Rolls-Royce Trent engines affected by a potential fuel hose defect, in an ...
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After an Airbus A350 U-turned due to an engine problem, an airline found 15 jets with the same issue
A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 U-turned on Monday due to an engine ... Rolls-Royce will also keep other airlines that operate Trent XWB-97 engines fully informed of any relevant developments as ...
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Dubai’s Emirates to receive first Airbus A350 in October
Dubai’s flagship carrier, Emirates Airline, is set to receive its first Airbus A350 aircraft in October, Emirates News Agency ...
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EU orders Airbus A350 inspections after Cathay engine fire
A source told AFP that Airbus and Rolls-Royce have told airlines that only A350-1000s powered by XWB-97 engines are concerned by the problem. Airbus did not immediately respond to requests for ...