Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes after wing cracks

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Airbus said it will inspect 16 A380s, including five immediately, after cracks were found in a wing-spar component.

WHO: Airbus; EASA

WHAT: Airbus announced urgent inspections of 16 A380 aircraft after cracks were found in a wing-spar structure; EASA ordered airlines to examine the affected jets.

WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cracks were found during routine maintenance checks in a key wing component, prompting urgent EASA inspections.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

EU orders emergency checks on Airbus A380 wing cracks · Jun 24, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after wing cracks found · Jun 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET

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