From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m
Airbus A321 Neo Coating Issue
Airbus finds surface coating defect on A321 neo planes; IndiGo fleet affected.
In brief
Airbus finds surface coating defect on A321 neo planes; IndiGo fleet affected. Airbus identified a surface coating issue on A321 neo fuselage stringers, requiring repainting for affected IndiGo and Air India aircraft within two years. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Airbus detects coating issue
Airbus has detected a quality issue with the surface protection coating on the fuselage of a significant number of narrow-body A321 neo planes.
IndiGo and Air India impacted
Around a dozen of A321 neo planes operated by IndiGo are impacted; Air India has nine A321 neo planes.
Airbus spokesperson confirms
An Airbus spokesperson said the surface protection deviation on stringers was identified during standard rework and affects a number of A321 aircraft.
Remedy and timeline
The remedy involves repainting affected fuselage sections; work must be completed within two years.
No safety impact
Airbus stated the issue is a quality problem, not a safety issue, and aircraft can continue operating.
The bottom line
Airbus identified a surface coating issue on A321 neo fuselage stringers, requiring repainting for affected IndiGo and Air India aircraft within two years.