Airbus grappling with fresh quality issue on A321 jet model
It said it has identified the source of the issue
Airbus is currently dealing with a fresh quality issue impacting a "number" of its flagship A321neo aircraft model. However, the manufacturer has assured that the problem does not pose a safety risk. Airbus discovered a "deviation" in surface protection on "stringers located at the lower front section of the fuselage," as reported by an airline industry spokesperson.
The Air Current first broke the news of the quality issue, which affects both in-service and in-production jets. Airbus has confirmed that the source of the issue has been identified, and a remedial solution is available. Airline operators can continue to operate the aircraft, and the required rework "doesn't require any disassembly of the stringers."
This latest quality hiccup follows a recent incident where Bloomberg News reported quality lapses in the tail section of Airbus' larger A330neo aircraft, leading to a near halt in deliveries of the model between June and August. Quality issues are not uncommon in the highly precise aviation industry, but Airbus has previously faced setbacks, such as faulty fuselage panels on its A320 family jets, which prompted the company to lower its delivery target for the A320s to around 790 units in late December.
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