Cathay Pacific Grounds A350 Fleet Following Zurich Incident

Cathay Pacific Grounds A350 Fleet Due to Component Failure

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has taken immediate action after a critical component failure on one of its A350 aircraft, which has resulted in the airline grounding its entire fleet. This decision comes in light of Zurich-bound flight CX383 returning after detecting the issue shortly after take-off.

Inspection and Flight Cancellations

As part of a proactive response, Cathay Pacific has initiated a fleet-wide inspection of its 48 A350 aircraft, ensuring that all potential issues are thoroughly examined. The airline has unfortunately been forced to cancel 48 flights, affecting numerous routes including services to Taipei, Bangkok, and Singapore.

• A350 fleet grounded for inspection
• 48 flights canceled, impacting several major routes
• Collaboration with regulators and engine manufacturers ongoing

Regulatory and Manufacturer Involvement

Cathay Pacific has communicated with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department and involved engine manufacturers to investigate the root cause of the failure. The engine manufacturers are also part of the discussions to ensure similar issues don’t arise in the future.

In the meantime, travelers are urged to check the latest updates on their flights through Cathay Pacific's website, as the airline works to rectify the situation.