Singapore Airlines also suspends A380 flying

Singapore Airlines, which operates about 10 Trent 900 powered Airbus A380s, has also suspended flying operations with the type until it completes inspections on the aircraft following the Qantas inflight engine failure yesterday.

“Our engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and aircraft manufacturer Airbus have advised us to conduct precautionary technical checks on our A380 aircraft, following today’s incident involving another operator’s A380,” an airline statement read. “Resulting from this development, Singapore Airlines will be delaying all flights operating our A380 aircraft. We will keep affected customers updated and more information will be provided once it is available.”