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Aircalin returns A330neo to Airbus for inspection after complaints of “smelly socks”

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South-Pacific carrier Aircalin (Air Caledonie International) has been forced to return one of its brand new A330neos to Airbus after several complaints by crew members and passengers of “smelly socks”. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

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Highflyer1950
Highflyer1950 5
Generally issues with the air cycle machine. May not be applicable but we used to get “that” smell from a dirty sock cover from the condensation in the PAC units or somewhere down line from air exchanger. I might be reminiscing too much here.
Jackx9
Don Quixote 1
If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going.
patstphens1174
Richard Fox 1
+Don Quixote if it ain't Boeing, I'm probably getting there in one piece...
andyden10
Andrew Bain -3
after all that's happening with boeing [max] I will stay with airbus thanks,
andyden10
Andrew Bain -4
with all that's going on with boeing {max] I will stay with airbus thanks,
Jackx9
Don Quixote -1
Oh yeah? Ask all 150 people who flew Germanwings Flight 9525, how many pieces they ended up in (:
andyden10
Andrew Bain 1
that does not ring true any more.
xtoler
Larry Toler -2
If it's EMBRAER, I'll get there.
patstphens1174
Richard Fox 1
Toes

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