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Fuselage fault found in Typhoon fighter airplanes: Germany freezes deliveries

Farnborough, United Kingdom - The issue undermines Germany’s capacity to fulfil its commitments with NATO

English company BAE Systems put Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes fuselage production on hold after discovering possible quality deficiencies, the German Defence Ministry Ursula van der Leyden said in a letter to parliament’s Budget Committee. Following the news, Germany suspended the aircraft further deliveries, including six this year. According to the minister’s communication, the problem affects 390...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1162955
Rome, Italy, 10/02/2014 16:55
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