Airbus and Rolls-Royce to Brief Airlines on Cathay Pacific A350 Engine Incident

Airbus and Rolls-Royce are set to break their silence by briefing airlines on the recent Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 engine issue, according to sources. This follows an engine emergency that led Cathay Pacific to ground 15 of its 48 A350s for fuel line repairs. The incident involved a Rolls-Royce XWB-97 engine on a flight from Hong Kong to Zurich, which was forced to return due to a fuel leak.

Despite ongoing investigations into the fuel system, manufacturers have not yet recommended global checks, with the final decision resting with regulators. Briefings are expected to begin as early as Thursday.

While Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines have conducted precautionary checks on their A350 fleets, it remains unclear whether the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will advise broader fleet inspections. EASA stated they are still assessing the situation.

Cathay Pacific aims to have all A350s back in service after fuel line repairs. So far, no other airlines have reported similar fuel line issues, though some are awaiting further guidance from Rolls-Royce.

The aviation industry is watching closely, as any fleet-wide action could lead to costly downtime and disrupt operations globally.

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