Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, faced major disruptions after an engine fire on one of its Airbus A350 aircraft revealed a previously unknown fuel hose problem. The airline grounded its entire A350 fleet for inspections and repairs, leading to the cancellation of 90 flights. The incident sparked a global safety alert, with the European aviation regulator issuing a directive for similar inspections of other A350 models. This ‘first-of-its-kind’ fuel hose issue has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the popular aircraft model.