US EditionAirbus faces new quality problem on dozens of A320 jets: Reuters
Airbus discovered a supplier quality issue affecting fuselage panels on several dozen A320 aircraft, delaying some deliveries as it aims for around 820 deliveries this year, industry sources said.
- On Monday, Reuters and industry sources reported Airbus discovered an industrial quality issue affecting fuselage panels on several dozen A320-family aircraft.
- As Airbus races to meet year-end targets, it delivered 72 aircraft in November, reaching 657 year-to-date deliveries and requiring more than 160 jets in December to hit a target of around 820.
- Analysts tracking handovers said Jefferies analyst Chloe Lemarie forecast 71 deliveries for November and noted weaker performance, while Rob Morris said Airbus could reach about 800 deliveries but risk a "marginally lower" outcome with rising production.
- A person with direct knowledge said some deliveries are already being impacted, and Airbus had no immediate comment, raising tension between fixing quality issues and maintaining delivery pace.
- Because airlines pay much of a plane's value on delivery, meeting Airbus delivery goals determines revenue and cash flow, raising financial stakes amid quality issues.
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This is a new turbulence for the A320. After having encountered a software problem last week, which is vulnerable to solar radiation, the European manufacturer recognised, on Monday 1 December, quality problems on certain fuselage panels which make up part of the aircraft's carling. Some devices currently in use and others in production are concerned. For passengers, no disruption of the traffic is announced, the company confirms. (Transports).
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