Paint defect risks 500 Airbus A321neos
Airbus and Italian company Leonardo have confirmed that they are investigating a paint defect at one of the contracting construction companies, which affects approximately 500 A321neo aircraft—the European manufacturer's best-selling model. The defect was discovered when an Airbus technician removed a primer layer and found gaps in the protective coating beneath the aircraft’s fuselage, particularly in the area of the strengthening strips at the front, which help resist corrosion. The flaw does not pose a safety risk to the aircraft, and the companies are currently assessing the necessary repair procedures, which could take up to nine days per aircraft and may be carried out without removing the affected parts. Airbus will grant operators up to two years to complete the repairs instead of four years, with expectations that the repairs will include manufacturing process improvements, all while the company continues working toward its 2026 delivery targets.
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