Airbus Investigating Corrosion Issue On Some Airbus A220 Jets

In a move that is sure to concern US airlines, passengers, and regulators, European manufacturing conglomerate Airbus has announced that it is investigating an issue related to the ongoing corrosion of its Airbus A220 passenger jets. This issue has been found on what the manufacturer has referred to as a “limited population” of Airbus A220 jets, including some that are operated by US-based carriers. Both the manufacturer and multiple different airlines have stated that they do not believe the issue represents an immediate safety concern.