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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Virgin Atlantic CEO warns that Rolls-Royce engine issue will persist throughout 2025

Jet age: Sir Richard Branson beside a Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines - (Simon Calder)

Virgin Atlantic’s boss has warned flight cancellations due to problems with Rolls-Royce engines fitted to some aircraft will continue through the year ahead.

Both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft grounded as they wait for maintenance on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. Each has cancelled hundreds of flights, mostly involving suspending planned route resumptions, due to the lack of available planes.

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