Airbus(US:EADSY) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-12-01 14:13Core Viewpoint - Airbus has confirmed quality issues with the A320 series aircraft panels, but the problem is under control and does not currently affect operational aircraft [1][3]. Group 1: Quality Issues - Airbus acknowledged that a supplier's quality issue has impacted a small number of A320 metal panels [3]. - The root cause of the problem has been identified and controlled, with all newly produced panels meeting requirements [3]. - Reports indicate that dozens of A320 aircraft have experienced industrial quality issues, leading to some delivery delays, but there is no evidence that this defect has affected in-service aircraft [3]. Group 2: Software Vulnerabilities - Prior to the panel quality issue, Airbus announced that a significant number of A320 aircraft required urgent repairs due to flight control software vulnerabilities affected by strong solar radiation [4]. - The Civil Aviation Administration of China issued an airworthiness directive on November 29 for the A320 series, which includes A319, A320, and A321 aircraft [4]. - As of December 1, Airbus China reported that all A320 aircraft in the Chinese civil aviation fleet requiring preventive measures have completed the necessary work according to regulatory and Airbus technical documents [4].