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EASA Mandates Urgent A380 Wing Inspections as Airbus Confirms 16 Aircraft Affected

Sourced from 4 publications

  • •EASA ordered urgent inspections of 16 A380 aircraft after cracks were found in a key wing component, with five planes requiring immediate evaluation.
  • •Airbus confirmed it would carry out the inspections on planes operated by Emirates (15 aircraft) and Qantas (one aircraft).
  • •Airbus is simultaneously facing supply chain problems and increasing costs across its operations, according to Euronews.
  • •The A380 fleet is aging following the end of production in 2021, raising the likelihood of more frequent structural inspections.

Sources

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

Inquirer

Airbus to inspect 16 Emirates, Qantas A380s after wing cracks found

Indiatimes

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

Channelnewsasia

Airbus under fresh scrutiny as EASA orders A380 inspections over wing cracks

Euronews

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