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How will the defect issue with Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 be resolved by December 31, 2024?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Resolved by Cathay Pacific internally • 25%
Resolved by Airbus intervention • 25%
Resolved by regulatory mandate • 25%
Not resolved by December 31, 2024 • 25%
Official announcements from Cathay Pacific, Airbus, or aviation regulatory bodies
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Hong Kong Probe Reveals Cathay Airbus Defect, Midair Engine Fire Risk
Sep 19, 2024, 07:39 AM
A Hong Kong probe has revealed that a defect in Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 could cause extensive damage. The investigation by Hong Kong's aviation accident investigation agency found that the engine failure was due to a ruptured fuel hose, which led to a midair engine fire earlier this month. The preliminary report indicated that the fire could have spread and caused widespread damage to the plane. Investigators found a discernible hole in the fuel hose. The defect has already led to the cancellation of dozens of Cathay Pacific flights in early September.
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Engine replacement • 25%
Engine repair • 25%
Software update • 25%
No action • 25%
Grounding the fleet • 25%
Replacing fuel hoses • 25%
Software updates • 25%
Other • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Full fleet grounding • 25%
Partial fleet grounding • 25%
No grounding, but increased inspections • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Issue a safety directive • 25%
Conduct further investigations • 25%
Impose fines • 25%
No further action • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Manufacturing defect • 25%
Maintenance error • 25%
Design flaw • 25%
Other • 25%
Less than 50 flights canceled • 25%
50-100 flights canceled • 25%
101-200 flights canceled • 25%
More than 200 flights canceled • 25%