Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem

An accident took place, which led Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, to cancel loads of flights. These flights were scheduled from the city to Zurich, but they were soon stopped when the plane encountered an "engine component failure". This issue was recorded in the 15 A350 aircraft of Cathay Pacific this week; all these aircraft were using Rolls-Royce engines, which eventually led to a lower share of Rolls-Royce on Monday. 

Dozens of Cathay Pacific will remain canceled this week due to this issue, as the airline cannot compromise the safety of its passengers and staff. This engine of Rolls Royce is used by some eminent airlines such Qatar Airways, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, these airlines are concerned about this issue and keeping a close eye on the matter. 

Speaking on the issues, Cathay Pacific said, "Thus far we have identified a number of the same engine components that need to be replaced, spare parts have been secured, and repair work is underway,"  on Monday night. 

It was on Tuesday that Cathat Pacific declared that it had found an engine component failure in 15 of its Airbus A350 aircraft, with Rolls Royce engines. The flight was scheduled to Zurich on the 2nd of September, from Hong Kong, when this issue was found, and the plane was asked to return without completing the journey. 

After this incident, nearly 40 flights have been canceled by the airline, and the Asian routes are at the top. Long haul routes will be least affected, and the airline is also bound to provide alternative options to the passengers. 

Keith Brown, the director of Cathay Pacific, tried to convince passengers of their safety and said, "Each aircraft is undergoing a rigorous inspection. 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 Pacific has canceled dozens of flights until Tuesday, and it has to cancel more in the upcoming days. According to the airline, the cancellations may take place until Tuesday or at least until the investigation ends, and said to BBC, "At Cathay, safety of our customers and our people guides every decision we make."

The airline operates its flights in Europe and North America. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency stated “We will be monitoring any information coming out of the technical investigation and will take decisions on any fleet-level action as required." 

"We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding."

When it comes to Rolls Royce, without talking much about the incident, it made a statement on BBC and said, "it is committed to working closely with the airline, aircraft manufacturer and the relevant authorities to support their efforts."

It further added, "As well as providing support and guidance to Cathay Pacific, Rolls-Royce will also keep other airlines that operate Trent XWB-97 engines fully informed of any relevant developments as appropriate."

The airline will look into the matter closely until it does not come out with the required results. So the needed actions can instantly be taken.