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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.
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.
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.
Hong Kong Probe Reveals Cathay Airbus Engine Failure Due to Ruptured Fuel Hose
(Reuters) - A probe by Hong Kong's aviation accident investigation agency revealed Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 engine failed in-flight due to a damaged fuel hose which also showed signs of a fire, the agency's report stated on Thursday.
Cathay Airbus engine fire linked to cleaning: EU regulator
A cleaning process leading to fuel hose degradation during refurbishment may have caused a recent Airbus A350 engine fire that triggered dozens of Cathay Pacific flight cancellations this month, the
Investigation Finds Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Engine Fire Due To Damaged Fuel Hose
EU agency says cleaning process may be linked to Cathay Pacific A350 engine fire
Europe's aviation regulator on Thursday linked a recent engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 to a possible problem with the maintenance of its Rolls-Royce engines.
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.
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.
Hole in fuel hose caused fire in Cathay Pacific A350 flight, Hong Kong probe finds
A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 encountered a fire caused by a ruptured fuel hose, leading to an emergency return to Hong Kong. The incident raised concerns about engine reliability and prompted inspections of 15 other aircraft in the fleet.
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Report finds a faulty component could have caused 'extensive damage' to Cathay Pacific jet
“As a precautionary measure, it proactively initiated a fleet-wide inspection of its Airbus A350 aircraft that cleared the aircraft for operation.” The engine fire aboard the Cathay plane ...
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Emirates set to receive its first Airbus A350 aircraft in October
Emirates is set to receive its first Airbus A350 aircraft in October, with a total of 5 Airbus aircraft expected to be ...
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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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Faulty component could have caused "extensive damage" to jet, report finds
“As a precautionary measure, it proactively initiated a fleet-wide inspection of its Airbus A350 aircraft that cleared the aircraft for operation.” The engine fire aboard the Cathay plane ...
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Emirates to receive its first Airbus A350 aircraft in October
The airline will receive 5 Airbus aircraft by the end of December this year, while no Boeing aircraft have been received so far.
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Cathay Airbus engine fire linked to cleaning: EU regulator
The EASA also mandated inspections on A350-1000s as a "precautionary measure", noting that there are 86 such aircraft in service worldwide. However, it said mandatory inspections of Airbus ...