Airlines Manage A350-1000 Inspections Amid Safety Directives

Europe's air safety regulator ordered inspections on Airbus A350-1000 engines after an engine fire incident. Japan Airlines and other major operators have started compliance checks, reporting no significant issues so far. Cathay Pacific encountered an engine problem, leading to some flight cancellations. The impact on operations is expected to be minimal.

Japan Airlines has announced that it does not foresee any flight cancellations or delays as a result of inspections mandated by Europe's air safety regulator on the engines of Airbus A350-1000 jets. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the directive following an engine fire incident involving a Cathay Pacific aircraft.

Rolls-Royce, the manufacturer of the Trent XWB-97 engines, has expressed confidence in its ability to meet the inspection requirements, with the support of its supply chain. While Japan Airlines completed preliminary inspections earlier this week and found no issues, it will carry out additional checks in line with the EASA directive.

Other airlines such as Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic have also initiated similar inspections. Despite these directives, major carriers do not anticipate significant impacts on their operations. Industry experts highlight that the involved parts, made by Parker Hannifin, should only require minor fixes if found to be faulty.

(With inputs from agencies.)