Airbus asks airlines to inspect A330 Neo after tool found, delays 20 deliveries

Airbus has asked airlines to inspect selected A330 Neo aircraft for loose objects after a tool was discovered in the height pipeline, while also addressing a surface protection defect on 500 fuselage elements of the A321 Neo with supplier Leonardo.

The inspections have pushed back 20 aircraft deliveries to the fourth quarter, although Airbus says there is no safety risk from the defect and aircraft currently leaving the factory can be handed over as scheduled.