Airbus asks A330neo operators to plan horizontal stabilizer inspections
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- Airbus has told operators of the A330neo to anticipate inspections of the horizontal stabilizer during scheduled maintenance because of a quality issue identified in a production aircraft.
- The issue caused a halt to A330neo deliveries in June and July, with only one aircraft delivered in August, and Airbus is now discussing the scope and schedule of the inspections with EASA for aircraft delivered between January 2021 and July 2026.
Why it matters
Airlines operating the A330neo will need to allocate maintenance resources for the inspections, potentially affecting aircraft availability and delivery timelines.
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