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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