Safety · Sunday, 6 September 2026
Oil pump concerns spur order to de-pair Trent engines on older A330s and 777s
European and US regulators have issued an urgent directive requiring the de-pairing of Rolls-Royce Trent engines on older A330 and 777 aircraft due to oil pump failure risks.
TL;DR
Regulators identified a potential for dual in-flight engine shutdowns caused by oil pump issues, mandating that operators avoid having affected engines on both wings of the same aircraft. This directive addresses a critical safety risk that could lead to total loss of thrust, forcing immediate operational changes for airlines flying older Trent-powered widebodies.
FlightGlobal5 Sept, 22:24 BST
This is an automated summary of reporting by FlightGlobal. Follow the source link for the original article and full context.