Airbus hit by new A320 quality issue, days after massive recall

France 24Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:11:14 PM
Airbus hit by new A320 quality issue, days after massive recall
  • Airbus is currently inspecting a limited number of A320 aircraft due to a newly identified quality issue with the metal panels on the planes' exterior. This announcement comes shortly after the company faced a massive recall affecting around 6,000 A320-family jets due to urgent software fixes following safety concerns from a recent incident involving a JetBlue flight.
  • The recent quality issue has negatively impacted Airbus's stock, raising concerns among investors about the company's operational reliability and safety standards. The company reassured that the issue is unlikely to pose safety risks, as all newly produced panels meet the required standards.
  • This situation reflects ongoing challenges for Airbus, as it grapples with multiple safety-related incidents, including software flaws that have led to significant operational disruptions. The cumulative effect of these issues raises questions about the company's quality control processes and its ability to maintain customer confidence in a competitive aviation market.
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