Qatar seeks to block ‘incendiary’ Airbus jet cancellation – Reuters
Qatar seeks to block ‘incendiary’ Airbus jet cancellation – Reuters
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Qatar Airways condemned what it described as an "incendiary" decision by planemaker Airbus (AIR.PA) to revoke an order for A321neo jets as it seeks a court ruling to reinstate the plane deal.
Airbus said last month it had pulled out of the deal because Qatar Airways had broken a separate contract in a dispute about surface flaws on larger A350 jets, something the carrier denies.
The companies have been locked in a dispute over blistered paint and degradation to anti-lightning protection on the long-haul A350s. Qatar has grounded 21 of the jets and is refusing to take delivery of more. Airbus says they are safe to fly.