Spoke to one of the pilots who said that the engine failure was a "non event". Vibration from the engine felt like light continuous turbulence, no fire warning (but of course if oil leaked from the bearing there could have been some illumination from the tailpipe). The engine was shutdown and a clearance obtained to return to SIN. Captain made five very detailed PA's to pax to keep them informed during the return so my source was amazed at the things that were subsequently "quoted" by the journos. LAME in SIN said that the ACMS report indicated that the HP shaft had "moved" and external inspection supported the theory of a bearing failure on the HP shaft.
Someone should tell the journos that Dixon is long gone and there is no longer any need to continue their anti-QF rhetoric,
Correct Clarrie, the attachment point is inner left wing between #2 engine and the fuselage. When fitted, it's amazing how close the nacelle is to the tarmac. 5th Pod carriage has not been certified for RVSM so most of the flight will be at F270-F280. Very thirsty on fuel, a bit noisier in the cabin with a slight "rumble" throughout due to the disturbed airflow around/through the pod (fan section removed and plug inserted to prevent airflow through the core).