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Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes over wing cracks

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Airbus is initiating inspections on 16 of its A380 aircraft due to the discovery of cracks in a critical wing component. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has mandated these checks, focusing on the wing-spar structure. Five of the affected planes, all operated by Emirates, are scheduled for immediate inspection. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action requiring inspection of a specific aircraft model due to a manufacturing defect.

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Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes over wing cracks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes after cracks found on wings

    Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered urgent inspections requiring airlin…

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