Qatar Airways seeks more than $600m in Airbus A350 dispute
Al JazeeraMAY 2022
There is a mischaracterization of non-structural surface degradation on Airbus’ A350. This is leading to unfounded questions about the craft’s safety. Safety is Airbus’ top priority, and any perceived flaws with the jet are merely cosmetic. Calling the safety of Airbus’ craft into question is irresponsible and a threat to international protocols on safety matters.
Despite what Airbus may say, the issues present in the Airbus A350 are more than "cosmetic." The crafts have an underlying issue that needs to be addressed, and the damage to the fuselage is not common for standard aircraft. Qatar Airways cannot risk flying a jet with safety concerns.