Aviation

Airbus scraps A350 contract with Qatar Airways in feud

Airbus withdrew Qatar Airways’ outstanding order for Airbus A350 aircraft Wednesday, putting the two aviation titans in a rare battle over aircraft quality.

According to the Reuters reports Airbus withdrew Qatar Airways’ outstanding order for Airbus A350 aircraft Wednesday, putting the two aviation titans in a rare battle over aircraft quality. Qatar also went to a UK court to resolve the A350 aircraft paint problem.

Qatar Airways was the first buyer of the Airbus A350, which entered their fleet in 2015. Qatar Airways began complaining about paint flaking from the exterior of the airframe and fuselage two years ago. So Qatar suspended its entire A350 fleet and is suing Airbus for at least $1.4 billion after Qatar’s regulator grounded nearly half of its A350 fleet due to premature surface damage.

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further Airbus accepted the Quality issue of the paint peeling from the surface but denied the Safety concern of the aircraft that Qatar Airways stated. Airbus, backed by European regulators, admitted quality issues on the planes but disputed any safety danger from gaps in the protective sub-layer, stating that there is adequate backup.

As the UK court updated, the case may be resolved in the next years based on all analysis acquired by technological expertise in proof of damages and claims.

According to the sources, who asked not to be identified since the conversations are private, Airbus has informed the airline that it will strike the remainder of the A350 transaction off its books.

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Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”