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Airbus identifies a new A321neo quality defect but says there is no safety risk

3 sources · first seen 02:33 25 Sept · updated 09:59 25 Sept

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Airbus A321neo surface protection issue

Airbus identified a surface-protection deviation on A321neo fuselage stringers in the lower front section during standard rework. Some IndiGo aircraft were affected, and Airbus said the issue posed no safety risk.

Friday, 25 September

  1. 6 sources
    Airbus coating issue affects around a dozen IndiGo A321neo aircraft
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    Airbus identifies a new A321neo quality defect but says there is no safety risk

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3 reports · earliest 02:33
The Air CurrentNew A321neo quality defect adds pressure to Airbus delivery schedule02:33ReutersAirbus identifies A321neo quality defect but says no safety risk05:20MoneycontrolAirbus A321neo hit by new quality snag; why the planemaker says jets can keep flying09:59