Qantas A380 to be inspected urgently after cracks found (opens original article in a new tab)

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 airliners, including one Qantas plane, after cracks were found in a key wing component, following an EASA order for urgent inspections.

• Airbus will inspect 16 A380s, including one Qantas plane, due to cracks in a wing component
• EASA ordered urgent inspections of the wing-spar structure after cracks were found during maintenance checks
• 15 of the 16 planes to be inspected are operated by Emirates, with five to be checked immediately