Airbus is inspecting a limited number of A320 aircraft due to a supplier quality issue with metal panels, following recent widespread grounding of planes for a software update related to solar radiation interference. The issue is not considered an immediate safety threat, and the inspection process aims to identify affected aircraft, with the impact on repairs and timelines still unclear.
Airbus shares dropped up to 10% after discovering a quality issue with fuselage panels on dozens of A320 aircraft, leading to delays in deliveries but no immediate impact on in-service planes. The company has identified and contained the problem, and the stock decline reflects investor concern over the manufacturing flaw amid recent software-related disruptions affecting the fleet.
Ford has stopped shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup due to an undisclosed quality issue, while gas-powered 2024 F-150 shipments have resumed. The halt began on February 9, and Ford plans to ramp up shipments once thorough quality checks are completed. Some trucks have been piling up in lots since December, causing delays for commercial customers. CEO Jim Farley emphasized the company's focus on quality, and Ford has introduced significant incentives for the 2023 F-150 Lightning models.
Ford has halted shipments of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup due to an undisclosed quality issue, following a recent production cut attributed to slowing sales. The automaker aims to resume deliveries after completing thorough quality checks, while also recalibrating its electric vehicle strategy amidst slowing EV sales and consumer reluctance towards high prices and charging infrastructure. Ford is redirecting focus towards gas-electric hybrid models as it navigates the evolving automotive landscape.
Boeing's stock dropped as concerns arise over a quality issue at supplier Spirit AeroSystems, which could potentially impact deliveries of some 737 models, although there is no immediate safety problem.
Boeing's shares fell 6% in premarket trading after the company halted deliveries of some 737 MAXs due to a new supplier quality problem by Spirit AeroSystems. The latest quality issue pertains to a fuselage fitting supplied by Spirit and is believed to date back to 2019. The problem affects a portion of the 737 MAX family of airplanes, including the MAX 7, MAX 8 and MAX 8200 airplanes as well as the P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft based on the 737 NG, but is not a safety of flight issue and in-service planes can continue to operate.
