Potential 'Wing Cracks' in Airbus A380: 16 Aircraft Including Emirates to Undergo Inspection

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered special inspections for certain airlines following the discovery of potential wing structural cracks in some Airbus A380 aircraft, Bloomberg reported on June 24 (local time).

According to the report, EASA stated on the same day that "the cracks found in certain aircraft are considered to potentially compromise the structural integrity of the wing," adding that "additional special detailed inspections must be performed to address the potential unsafe condition."

A total of 16 aircraft are subject to additional inspections under this directive.

Of these, 15 belong to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Emirates, and one belongs to Australia's Qantas Airways.

This is not the first time the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has faced challenges regarding wing cracks in the A380.

Back in 2012, cracks were discovered in internal wing components, forcing several airlines to ground the aircraft model for several weeks.

The A380 is the largest aircraft produced by Airbus, but demand has declined as airlines have increasingly favored smaller, more fuel-efficient planes.

Consequently, Airbus has currently ceased production of the A380.

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