Air New Zealand says 14,000 passengers to be affected by Rolls-Royce engine concern

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Air New Zealand says 14,000 passengers to be affected by Rolls-Royce engine concern

Adds background on engine concern, particulars on cancellations


Adds background on engine concern, particulars on cancellations

Nov 18 (Reuters)Air New Zealand Ltd AIR.NZ mentioned on Monday about 14,000 prospects could be affected by cancellations this summer season due to ongoing Rolls-Royce RR.L engine checks on its Boeing BA.N 787-9 plane.

The nationwide service, which has 10 Trent 1000 engines on its 787-9 fleet, mentioned the schedule adjustments have been “now unavoidable”, including that additional adjustments may be wanted.

Rolls-Royce has been struggling to repair a difficulty on blades on the TEN variant, inflicting an increasing number of passengers face disruptions because of checks and restore work.

“Rolls-Royce doesn’t have any substitute engines out there whereas upkeep work is undertaken and has suggested Air New Zealand there’s vital watch for restore service,” mentioned an announcement by the airline.

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