Airbus must inspect windshield frames on thousands of planes for manufacturing defects

The US aviation regulator is proposing new rules for certain Airbus A330 series airplanes. This means airlines must repeatedly inspect central windshield frames for manufacturing defects and fix any problems found.

Airlines are responsible for the safety of their planes. When a manufacturing defect is found, it means they have to spend money and time to inspect and repair their fleet. This adds to the operational costs of flying these specific Airbus models.