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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jasper Jolly

What happened to Cathay Pacific’s A350 and how will it affect Rolls-Royce?

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 aircraft at an airport with other Cathay Pacific planes
A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 aircraft at Hong Kong International airport. The airline said 15 A350s needed a replacement part after an engine failure during a flight on Monday. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters

An engine failure on a Cathay Pacific flight on Monday has put the spotlight on the British manufacturer Rolls-Royce, which makes and maintains the power plant on the Airbus A350.

As airlines that operate the twin-aisle plane inspect their fleets, investors are trying to establish whether there will be broader implications for Rolls-Royce. The A350, which carries up to 410 passengers, is used mainly on long-haul routes.

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