Singapore Airlines is modifying three of its A380 aircraft after the inspection run that’s been recently inspected. These aircraft are in London, Melborne and Sydney, and will be returned to Singapore for the engine swap.
To quote Singapore Airlines:
“Based on further analysis of inspection findings as the investigation into last week’s incident involving another operator’s Airbus A380 is progressing, Singapore Airlines will be carrying out precautionary engine changes on three A380s,” says the spokesman.
No detailed reason has been give, however Flight gives an excellent analysis of the reasons why.
And yes, operations are going to be disrupted whilst the engine changes are completed.
Qantas has already changed two engines on it’s still-grounded A380 fleet. The fleet remains grounded until further notice.
Lufthansa has not given any indication if their engines need work in their A380 fleet.
