AUDIO Case Study – Acceptance Criteria – Qatar Airways vs. Airbus (A350)

Description

In this episode of “IAX World of Contracts,” we explore the high-profile legal battle between Qatar Airways and Airbus over the Airbus A350 aircraft. This case focuses on the dispute surrounding the aircraft’s surface paint, which Qatar Airways claimed compromised the safety of the plane’s lightning protection system. Airbus countered that the issue was purely cosmetic, sparking a courtroom confrontation that examined critical elements of contract law, including acceptance criteria, warranties, and the interpretation of technical defects.

This episode is ideal for:

• Contract managers and legal professionals looking to understand the complexities of high-value contracts in the aviation industry.
• Business professionals interested in the interplay of warranties, acceptance criteria, and legal interpretation in international agreements.
• Aviation enthusiasts curious about how technical issues can lead to billion-dollar legal battles between industry giants.

By the end of this episode, you will have gained a deeper understanding of how contracts can unravel when disputes over product quality and acceptance arise, and how companies can protect themselves with carefully crafted contractual terms.