Planemaker Airbus is facing a slower-than-projected delivery pace for the end of September. This development stems from the recent discovery of a quality issue directly affecting the A321neo—the highest-demand model in the manufacturer’s narrowbody family—according to two industry sources cited by Reuters.
According to one of the sources, a cumulative total of 20 A321neo aircraft has had to be rescheduled and deferred into the fourth quarter, partly as a consequence of this quality-related disruption.
Flight Safety Unaffected
Despite the operational delays caused by this setback across the supply and final assembly lines, key details regarding the status of the program were clarified:
- Operational Safety: The issue does not compromise aircraft flight safety.
- Delivery Acceptance: Several airlines continue to take delivery of and accept their respective aircraft on a routine basis.
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Manufacturer’s Outlook and Full-Year Targets
In response to these reports, Airbus chose not to comment on incomplete monthly delivery figures and totals.
However, the company stated last Friday that its full-year guidance remains unchanged, reaffirming its overall annual delivery targets as it aims to ramp up output and offset handovers during the fourth quarter.
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