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ENGINES

Cathay Pacific to replace ability and aircraft safety. The issue was
flagged by routine maintenance checks,
engine parts on 15 A350s which are designed to catch such faults
before they result in more serious
problems.
Operational Impact: As of Septem-
15 A350 aircraft have been found with the problematic engine ber 3rd, Cathay Pacific confirmed that
components. Out of these, three aircraft have already undergone no additional cancellations will occur
successful repairs. beyond those previously announced.
However, the airline is expected to
athay Pacific has announced the re- A350 fleet. So far, 15 aircraft have been cancel ten more regional return flights
Cplacement of parts in 15 A350 aircraft found with problematic engine compo- on September 4th. Long-haul services
following the engine component failure. nents. Out of these, three aircraft have are currently unaffected, but passengers
The airline has reported that maintenance already undergone successful repairs. are advised to stay informed through
work on its Airbus A350 fleet is progress- The remaining 12 aircraft will remain out Cathay Pacific’s official communication
ing well, as the inspection of all opera- of service until their engines are fully channels for the latest updates.
tional A350 aircraft is completed. repaired and cleared for operation. Background on the A350 and the Is-
The issue was first detected on Sep- sue: The Airbus A350 is known for its
tember 2nd when an engine compo- Detailed Overview: advanced aerodynamics and efficient
nent failure was identified in one of Engine Component Failure: The engines, including the Rolls-Royce Trent
the A350 aircraft. This prompted an problem centers on a critical engine XWB engines that power the aircraft.
immediate fleet-wide inspection of all component known as the high-pressure These engines are designed to deliver
operational A350s. turbine blade. This component is es- high performance and fuel efficiency,
Within 24 hours of the issue being iden- sential for the engine’s performance but like all complex machinery, they
tified, Cathay Pacific’s engineering team and efficiency. When a failure occurs, it require regular maintenance to ensure
completed a thorough inspection of its can significantly impact engine reli- optimal function

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