Wouldn't that be more of a reason to write the aircraft off? I am not looking for an argument but actually wondering. Surely the last thing Airbus and QF would want is for further issues post repair? Given an estimated repair cost if reports are to be believed of $100m then if aircraft get assessed like cars then this must be very close to a write off? I am basing this on the repairs being perhaps half the airplane (excluding fittings and engines) purchase price. Unlike BKK there is no interest in QF saving this one and the plane could be quietly WFU with RR taking the blame?
Do insurance companies offer new for old replacement if you write your airplane off in the first 2 years of ownership?
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