Qatar seeks to block ‘incendiary’ Airbus jet cancellation – Reuters

  • Date: 19-Feb-2022
  • Source: Reuters
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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.