Airbus-Qatar lawsuit begins over A350 issue

The issue between Airbus and Qatar Airways will be raised in the court later today as the dispute over damage to A350 jetliners descended into a tug-of-war over confidential documents, Reuters reports. Qatar Airways is suing Airbus over an alleged design defect in the A350 aircraft which the airline claims could be a safety risk. The A350 had suffered damage to the painted surface and anti-lightning system. Airbus has acknowledged the quality flaws but has denied that the design is at fault and insists the jets are safe. In today’s hearing, the two sides are expected to provide each other