New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has concluded that an uncommanded engine shutdown suffered by an Air New Zealand A320neo last year was caused by a damaged component in the engine fire control panel.

TAIC's interim report on the incident details a component defect within an overhead fire panel that inadvertently triggered an in-flight engine shutdown. The incident precipitated an order to inspect the global A320 fleet and replace any affected components within the next two years.

Air New Zealand A320neo Engine Shutdown

On December 1, 2024, an Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo was performing a passenger flight from Wellington to Sydney when one of its engines unexpectedly shut down over the Tasman Sea. The captain declared an emergency and diver

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