Multiple Airbus A380 planes to be grounded for urgent inspections after cracks found in wings (opens original article in a new tab)

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 planes, including five immediately, after cracks were found in wing components on aircraft operated by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency ordered the inspections, which involve checking the wing-spar structure. Repairs may be needed following the inspections.

• Airbus will inspect 16 A380 planes, five immediately, due to cracks in wing components found during maintenance checks
• EASA ordered urgent inspections of the wing-spar structure on affected jets, with 15 Emirates and one Qantas aircraft involved
• A380s with the same production history are being checked, and repairs may be required after inspections