British Airways has been forced to cancel some of its long-haul flights due to engine problems affecting its Boeing 787 fleet. The airline announced that it has temporarily grounded some of its 787s, while deploying standby Boeing 777 aircraft to mitigate the cancellations. However, the increased use of these older planes has heightened the need for routine maintenance, creating further operational challenges.
According to an internal email obtained by Bloomberg, the IAG SA-owned airline attributed the cancellations to engine problems. The issues stem from the Trent 1000 engines produced by Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc, which power the 787s. Supply chain constraints have also delayed the availability of replacement parts, exacerbating the situation. Rolls-Royce acknowledged that the engine problems are affecting not only British Airways but the aviation sector more broadly.
Switch to General Electric Engines
To alleviate the ongoing issues with its 787 fleet, British Airways has opted to switch to General Electric engines for its new aircraft orders. This decision reduces Rolls-Royce’s market share in the 787 model, dealing a significant blow to the company. Rolls-Royce stated that the shortage of spare parts is a widespread problem in the industry and that it is working closely with its customers to resolve supply chain challenges.
While British Airways is striving to maintain its operations, the airline has warned passengers that flight cancellations and disruptions may continue in the near future.
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