What Happened
European Planemaker Confident In Solution For Affected Aircraft
Airbus has confirmed a quality issue affecting A321neos, stating it is not a safety concern and that aircraft can continue to operate. The issue, related to surface protection deviations on stringers, could impact over 500 aircraft. Airbus claims to have identified the source and a remedy, with rework not requiring disassembly. The news comes as Airbus is ramping up A320 family production, with a goal of 75 aircraft per month by the end of 2027. This development was first reported by AeroTime.