Originally Posted by
Chris Scott
The A330 isn't hanging about and, looking at the impact, I wonder if the A321 could be a write-off.
I would suggest that the A321 will be easier to repair than the A330. Changing the Vertical stab is a fairly easy task (only held on by 6 bolts) - so as long at the fuselage fittings were not over stressed the only thing that will hold up repairs is finding a spare Stab.
The A330 damage to the front spar on the other hand.......