HONG KONG — Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has temporarily grounded its fleet of A350 aircraft for inspections after a 'first of its type' engine component failure forced a flight to Zurich to turn back on Monday.
HONG KONG — Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has temporarily grounded its fleet of A350 aircraft for inspections after a 'first of its type' engine component failure forced a flight to Zurich to turn back on Monday. Cathay is conducting fleet-wide inspection of its 48 Airbus A350 aircraft and 'a number of aircraft will be out of service for several days,' the airline said in a statement Monday night.The airline has cancelled 24 return flights up until the end of Tuesday, it added.
Cathay Pacific aircraft are seen outside the maintenance hanger at the international airport in Hong Kong on September 3, 2024. AFP PHOTO'Each aircraft is undergoing a rigorous inspection,' Brown said, according to the statement.'Upon completion, the aircraft cleared for operation will return to service, while those identified with technical issues will undergo further repair and maintenance work.'Cathay is among the largest operators worldwide of the A350 jet.
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