Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 engine part failure: What you need to know
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 03 2024
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Source: Reuters
Incident Overview: Cathay Pacific Airways is inspecting all 48 of its Airbus A350 jets after an engine component failure occurred during flight CX383, which safely returned to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff. The issue involved a fuel nozzle in the Rolls-Royce XWB-97 engine, marking the first such failure on any A350 aircraft globally.
Operational Impact: The airline has canceled 24 return flights and is conducting precautionary inspections on both A350-1000 and A350-900 models, while other airlines with A350-1000s are monitoring the situation but have not halted operations.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
