A380
Coverage of A380 in the Nexus archive.
- Airbus ordered to inspect 16 jets after cracks found in wings
The European Union’s chief aviation regulator has ordered inspections of 16 Airbus A380 jets after cracks were found in a key wing component on some aircraft.
- Airbus A380 Aircraft Require Checks for Possible Wing Cracks
Airbus A380 aircraft are being inspected for potential wing cracks. The issue was identified in the aircraft's wing structure.
- Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes after cracks found on wings
Airbus will inspect 16 A380 planes, five immediately, after cracks were discovered in a key wing component on aircraft operated by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency ordered urgent inspections of the wing-spar structure following routine maintenance checks that revealed the cracks.
- 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.