Airbus reportedly cancels deal with Qatar Airways for fourth A350

Airbus reportedly cancels deal with Qatar Airways for fourth A350


An Airbus A350 for Qatar Airlines aircraft at Fiumicino International Airport, Rome, May 13th, 2021.

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Europe’s Airbus has revoked a contract for a fourth A350 ordered by Qatar Airways in an ongoing dispute over damage to the painted surface of the long-haul jets, three people familiar with the matter said.

A fifth aircraft is due to reach the same point in the production and delivery pipeline by the end of July, they said.

Airbus and Qatar Airways declined to comment.



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