Fuel hose, Cathay Pacific A350
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.
Why Cathay Pacific Is Investigating Its A350 Fleet
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. canceled dozens of flights Tuesday after detecting an engine fault in one of its Airbus SE A350 aircraft. The mid-flight discovery of the problem forced the Zurich-bound flight to return to the carrier’s base in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong probe finds Cathay engine failure due to ruptured fuel hose
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 Pacific's A350 Fleet Grounded as Hong Kong Investigators Warn of Engine Defect Raising Fire Risk
Cathay Pacific's grounding of its Airbus A350 fleet earlier this month has brought to light a significant engine defect that could have led to catastrophic damage, according to a report by Hong Kong's Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA).
Report finds a faulty component could have caused ‘extensive damage’ to Cathay Pacific jet
Hong Kong's air safety authority has found that a defect in an engine component of a Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A350 that forced a Zurich-bound flight to return to Hong Kong could have caused “extensive damage” to the aircraft.
Cathay Pacific inspects entire A350 fleet after finding engine problems
Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific is inspecting its entire Airbus A350 fleet after finding what it called engine problems on the long-haul plane. The airline said it identified the engine component failure on flight CX383 from Hong Kong to Zurich on Monday.
Prelim probe finds ruptured fuel hose on Cathay Pacific A350 in Sept 2 incident
The preliminary investigation into an incident involving Cathay Pacific Airways (OTCPK:CPCAY) operated Airbus (OTCPK:EADSF) A350 revealed a rupture in the fuel hose, said Hong Kong's aviation investigation authority on Thursday.
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Cathay Pacific to Reintroduce Entire Airbus A350 Fleet Post Repairs
Cathay Pacific Airways will return all its Airbus A350s to operation by Saturday following engine fuel line repairs. The A350 ...
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A cleaning process leading to fuel hose degradation during refurbishment could have caused a recent engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said Thu…
A cleaning process leading to fuel hose degradation during refurbishment could have caused a recent engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said ...