Emirates unhappy with A380
Airbus A380
Published: Mar 17, 2009
Global - Emirates reportedly set Airbus officials a 46-page report listing complaints against the latter's A380 aircraft, which showed manufacturing faults.
Emirates is unhappy with the first four Airbus superjumbo A380 aircraft, which had manufacturing faults that resulted in flights to be cancelled, said German weekly Der Spiegel.
The report said Emirates in February gave Airbus officials a 46-page report listing its complaints, including burned electric cables, missing cabin fittings and engine defects.
The airline is Airbus's biggest customer for the double-decker A380, with 58 orders to date.
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