Core Insights - Cathay Pacific expects to return its Airbus A350 fleet to service by the weekend following a fleet-wide inspection triggered by an in-flight engine issue [1][3] - The engine component failure involved the A350-1000 variant, which uses Rolls-Royce's Trent XWB-97 engines [2] - A total of 15 out of 48 A350s were found to have engine fuel lines requiring replacement, with six already repaired and cleared for operation [3] Company Impact - The disruption led to 45 flight cancellations between September 2 and September 7, primarily affecting regional routes [4] - Cathay Pacific's Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer highlighted the significance of managing this unprecedented engine component failure [5] - The suspension of A350 flights caused a 6.5% drop in Rolls-Royce shares, raising concerns among investors due to past issues with the Trent 1000 engine [5] Industry Response - Analysts indicated that the engine issue appears to be a "quick fix" with limited long-term impact, alleviating some investor concerns [6] - Rolls-Royce is cooperating with an investigation by Hong Kong authorities and will keep other airlines operating Trent XWB-97 engines informed [6] - Other airlines operating A350s include Qatar Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic [6]
Cathay Pacific confirms it expects A350s back in service within days after engine issue