Airbus will urgently inspect 16 A380 planes after wing-spar cracks were discovered during routine maintenance, prompting immediate action by EASA for enhanced safety measures.
Of the 16 planes to be inspected, 15 are operated by Emirates and one by Qantas
Jun 24, 2026
01:08 pm
What's the storyAirbus has announced plans to inspect 16 of its A380 aircraft, including five on an urgent basis.
The decision comes after cracks were discovered in a critical wing component on planes operated by Emirates and Qantas airlines.
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Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component…
