Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific
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".
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.
Report finds a faulty component could have caused 'extensive damage' to Cathay Pacific jet
Hong Kong's air safety authority said Thursday that a defect in an engine component of a Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A350 that caused a fire, forcing a Zurich-bound flight to return to Hong Kong, could have caused ''extensive damage'' to the aircraft.
Cathay Pacific’s Airbus fault could be dangerous and cause major damage
At Kaohsiung International Airport this morning, a Cathay Pacific Airbus 330-300 aircraft (B-LAQ) powered by Rolls Royce Trent 772B-60 engines, reportedly suffered an engine failure, leading to a loud noise, as experienced by the passengers.
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.
Cathay Pacific A350 Engine Issue: Airbus And Rolls-Royce Ready To Speak Out
Airbus and Rolls-Royce are reportedly preparing to address airlines about the A350 engine issue that prompted Cathay Pacific to review its fleet, with regulators yet to decide on global inspection requirements.
Hong Kong probe finds Cathay engine failure due to ruptured fuel hose
A probe by Hong Kong's aviation authority found a ruptured fuel hose caused a mid-flight fire on a Cathay Pacific operated Airbus A350 plane this month. The aircraft was en-route to Zurich with 348 passengers and crew aboard when the fire was discovered,
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.
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.
EU watchdog says cleaning process may be linked to Cathay Pacific A-350 incident
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Thursday gave an update on the inspections it ordered on Rolls-Royce-made ...
Cathay Pacific Cancels Flights to Inspect 48 Airbus Aircraft After Engine Issue
An Airbus A350 jet experienced a problem during a flight that was supposed to travel from Hong Kong to Zurich. The airline ...
Cathay Airbus Engine Fire Linked To Cleaning: EU Regulator
A cleaning process leading to fuel hose degradation during refurbishment may have caused a recent engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said ...
Cathay Pacific Cancels Flights, Inspects 48 Airbus Jets After Engine Problems
The move came after the airline identified an “engine component failure” on a flight bound for Switzerland.
Cathay Pacific says full fleet of grounded Airbus A350s will fly again Saturday
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways said Wednesday its Airbus A350 fleet grounded Tuesday will fully resume operations by ...