Airbus A350-1000 Global Checks Unlikely After Cathay Pacific Incident

Airlines are expected to be informed that there is no need for immediate global checks on the Airbus A350-1000 following an engine emergency with Cathay Pacific. This comes after investigators continued their analysis. The situation appears to be isolated, but further findings may prompt future actions.

Airlines are likely to be informed that immediate global checks on the Airbus A350-1000 are unnecessary, providing clarity after an engine emergency led Cathay Pacific to review its fleet, according to sources.

Unless last-minute changes arise from ongoing investigations, Airbus and Rolls-Royce are expected to ease broader safety concerns during their briefings with carriers on Thursday. Airbus declined to comment, deferring to Hong Kong investigators who were unavailable for comment. Rolls-Royce and Cathay Pacific also did not immediately respond to inquiries.

This stance indicates the incident is viewed as isolated, though further findings or analyses might necessitate actions from other airlines. The final decision will be made by regulators. It remains unclear if the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has formally agreed to avoid fleet action recommendations, which can cause operational delays.

"We have no further comment at this stage as we are still completing our assessment," said an EASA spokesperson.

(With inputs from agencies.)