We have heard nothing from the manufacturer involved, no apparent reaction from all the other operators and the article it comes from appears to blame the wrong company.
The article fingers BAE, they make the rear fuselage. Who should the article be blaming?
Mechanics of the British forces was first noticed the error. Therefore, no longer to let the machine so long fly the Royal Air Force decided. The Air Force will now join the British and the manufacturer's instructions and limit the life tim
From Spiegel, (Google translation)
No reaction? Fair's fair. It'll take a while to put a spin on this one.
Planned Obsolescence anyone?