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Oil pump concerns prompt engine de-pairing on Trent-powered 777s and older A330s

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European and U.S. regulators have issued an urgent directive requiring operators of Rolls-Royce Trent-powered Boeing 777s and older Airbus A330 variants to de-pair engines equipped with certain oil pumps. The action addresses a potential dual in-flight shutdown scenario affecting both engines on the same aircraft.

Discovered 2026-09-05T15:34:53.548265-07:00 | 2026-09-05T15:34:53.548265-07:00

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  • The directive addresses a potential dual in-flight shutdown, making compliance a direct flight-safety and operational-priority issue.
  • Operators of affected Trent-powered 777s and older A330s may face maintenance planning, aircraft availability and scheduling impacts while engines are de-paired.
  • Coordinated action by European and U.S. regulators signals a cross-jurisdictional requirement for fleets operating under either regulatory system.

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