KUALA LUMPUR: Airbus has pledged full support to Malaysia Airlines as the carrier faces a 48-hour grounding of its new Airbus A330neo (new engine option), following its inaugural flight to Melbourne on Dec 19.
The aircraft, equipped with Rolls-Royce’s latest engine technology, encountered technical issues shortly after its debut, linked to factory production quality and delivery concerns.
“We are supporting the airline directly to resolve these issues alongside Rolls-Royce,” an Airbus spokesperson told Bernama yesterday.
On Dec 19, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, unveiled the first A330-900 (A330neo) aircraft at Hangar Six of the MAB Engineering Complex at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
According to news reports, Malaysia Airlines had to cancel flight MH149 to Melbourne on Dec 21 due to technical issues and unsatisfactory factory workmanship, with the aircraft now grounded for repairs.
