- Cathay Pacific cancels 70+ flights due to engine part failures
- 15 Airbus A350s need Trent XWB-97 engine components replaced
- Disruptions to continue until at least Saturday; Rolls-Royce collaborating closely
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s leading airline, has canceled tens of flights after a plane flying from the city to Zurich was forced to turn around due to an “engine component failure.”
The company claims it has assessed all 48 of its Airbus A350s and discovered 15 problematic parts needing replacement.
Rolls-Royce, the British engineering behemoth, manufactured the planes’ Trent XWB-97 engines.
Since Monday, Cathay Pacific has canceled over 70 flights, including those connecting Hong Kong to Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei.
Cathay Pacific stated that the interruptions will continue until at least Saturday.
Cathay noted that the safety of its customers and employees influences every decision it makes.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate our clients’ patience and understanding.
Cathay Pacific received its first Airbus A350 in 2016. Fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines power the planes.
Rolls-Royce stated that it is dedicated to collaborating closely with the airline, aircraft manufacturer, and relevant authorities to further their efforts.
In addition to supporting and advising Cathay Pacific, Rolls-Royce will keep other airlines that use Trent XWB-97 engines updated on any relevant developments as they occur.
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Cathay Pacific’s A350s also fly to destinations in Europe and North America.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency stated that it is watching any information resulting from the technical examination and will make judgments on fleet-level actions as needed.
Other airlines that use A350s include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Japan Airlines.
This year, Rolls-Royce announced plans to invest considerably in improving its engine lineup, including the Trent XWB-97.
In 2023, Tim Clark, CEO of Gulf carrier Emirates, expressed reservations about the engine’s durability and the maintenance costs charged by Rolls-Royce.
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