I understand the "manufacturing" delay on the QF a350-1000 relates to the centre fuel tank. I believe EASA has required this be redesigned and reinforced. There is apparently some doubt about whether that can be successfuly achieved. One issue is extra weight such a modification will cause. Time will tell.
Oh dear, yes I've just read that from Reuters hotp from the Singapore Airshow. Annoying to say the least but hopefully lesson's have been learn't from the same A321XLR issues and it will be a relatively quick fix, safety first thank goodness.
tommygun
tommygun
Delta Air Lines - SkyMiles
Member since 16 Oct 2017
Total posts 282
I understand the "manufacturing" delay on the QF a350-1000 relates to the centre fuel tank. I believe EASA has required this be redesigned and reinforced. There is apparently some doubt about whether that can be successfuly achieved. One issue is extra weight such a modification will cause. Time will tell.
ptcruiser
ptcruiser
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 14 Jan 2015
Total posts 9
Oh dear, yes I've just read that from Reuters hotp from the Singapore Airshow. Annoying to say the least but hopefully lesson's have been learn't from the same A321XLR issues and it will be a relatively quick fix, safety first thank goodness.
MKS11
MKS11
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 05 Oct 2016
Total posts 58
And if it can't be achieved? then what?