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Engine Issue Detected Midflight Turns Up in More Planes

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An engine component failure forced the turnaround of a Cathay Pacific flight on Monday and ultimately led to the discovery of a much larger problem. After Flight CX383 bound for.
An engine component failure forced the turnaround of a Cathay Pacific flight on Monday and ultimately led to the discovery of a much larger problem. After Flight CX383 bound for Zurich returned to Hong Kong, the region’s flagship airline discovered faulty parts in 15 of its 48 Airbus A350s, reports the BBC. The airline has canceled nearly 70 flights since and says disruptions will continue into the weekend, and perhaps beyond, as fixes are put in place. “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding”, says Cathay, stressing that the “safety of our customers and our people guides every decision we make.

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