Airbus said on June 23 it will inspect 16 A380 aircraft and will immediately begin checks on five. The move follows discovery of cracks on critical wing components on A380s operated by Emirates and Qantas. Airbus said it has identified all A380s with

2026-06-24

Airbus said on June 23 it will inspect 16 A380 aircraft and will immediately begin checks on five. The move follows discovery of cracks on critical wing components on A380s operated by Emirates and Qantas. Airbus said it has identified all A380s with the same production history and will consult the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on whether repairs are required.