TECHNOLOGYJun 23 · 20:00 UTCAL-MONITOR

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 aircraft, with five inspections starting immediately, following the discovery of cracks in wing components used by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) mandated urgent checks on the wing-spar structure after cracks were identified during routine maintenance.

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