Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes after cracks found on wings
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Published Jun 23, 2026, 10:32 PM EDT Journalist - Aaron joins the Simple Flying team with 14 years of experience in the travel tourism industry. 16 Airbus A380 Affected From The Middle East And Australia Credit: Shutterstock So far, EASA has not ordered the entire global A380 fleet to be grounded due to limited indications of a widespread safety risk across all aircraft. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered urgent inspections requiring airlines to examine the wing-spar structure on the affected jets after inspectors found cracks during routine maintenance checks.
Furthermore, Airlines using the A380 include Emirates, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, ANA and Asiana Airlines. Emirates operates the largest A380 fleet in the world, flying over half of all active superjumbos. The 11 other aircraft can be inspected later, but before their thirteenth flight, that is, 25 cycles, with one cycle consisting of a flight, a takeoff, and a landing.
In addition, Cracks on an aircraft that "could reduce the structural integrity of the wing" were discovered during inspections ordered by EASA in a directive issued in December 2025, the European planemaker said. Last updated: June 24, 2026 | 08:57 1 MIN READ An Emirates A380 aircraft is seen parked at Cornwall Airport Newquay in the town of Newquay, southwest England.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — Airbus to inspect 15 Emirates and one Qantas plane after cracks found in structural wing… ; PUBLISHED : 24 Jun 2026 at 08:26 Emirates operates the biggest A380 fleet in the world….
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Published Jun 23, 2026, 10:32 PM EDT Journalist - Aaron joins the Simple Flying team with 14 years of experience in the travel tourism industry.
according to Simple Flying16 Airbus A380 Affected From The Middle East And Australia Credit: Shutterstock So far, EASA has not ordered the entire global A380 fleet to be grounded due to limited indications of a widespread safety risk across all aircraft.
according to Simple FlyingThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered urgent inspections requiring airlines to examine the wing-spar structure on the affected jets after inspectors found cracks during routine maintenance checks.
according to NZ Herald - Top Stories +8Airlines using the A380 include Emirates, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, ANA and Asiana Airlines.
according to South China Morning Post — World +3Emirates operates the largest A380 fleet in the world, flying over half of all active superjumbos.
according to South China Morning Post — World +3The 11 other aircraft can be inspected later, but before their thirteenth flight, that is, 25 cycles, with one cycle consisting of a flight, a takeoff, and a landing.
according to Bangkok Post +1Cracks on an aircraft that "could reduce the structural integrity of the wing" were discovered during inspections ordered by EASA in a directive issued in December 2025, the European planemaker said.
according to Bangkok Post +1Last updated: June 24, 2026 | 08:57 1 MIN READ An Emirates A380 aircraft is seen parked at Cornwall Airport Newquay in the town of Newquay, southwest England.
according to Gulf NewsAFP Dubai: Dubai’s flagship Emirates will begin inspections of its Airbus A380 aircraft within the next 48 hours after European aviation regulators ordered urgent checks of the superjumbo’s wing structure following the discovery of cracks during routine maintenance inspections.
according to Gulf NewsThe five aircraft to be inspected immediately are flown by Emirates, and they were to undergo the process as soon as June 24.
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- Airbus to inspect 15 Emirates and one Qantas plane after cracks found in structural wing…Simple Flying
- PUBLISHED : 24 Jun 2026 at 08:26 Emirates operates the biggest A380 fleet in the world…Bangkok Post, The Guardian - Australia, The Guardian - Business, The Guardian - World, The Guardian — Business
Divergent figures
- Airbus to inspect 15 Emirates and one Qantas plane after cracks found in structural wing…Simple Flying
- PUBLISHED : 24 Jun 2026 at 08:26 Emirates operates the biggest A380 fleet in the world…Al-Monitor, Bangkok Post, NZ Herald - Top Stories, South China Morning Post — World, The Guardian - Australia, The Guardian - Business, The Guardian - World, The Guardian — Business, The Straits Times - World
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- Airbus to inspect 15 Emirates and one Qantas plane after cracks found in structural wing…Simple Flying
- However, a report by The Guardian said 15 of the 16 Airbus A380 aircraft identified for…Gulf News
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- This is not the first time that the A380 has facted wing related problems, after EASA in…Al-Monitor, Bangkok Post, Euronews, Euronews English — News
- This is not the first time that the A380 has facted wing related problems, after EASA in…Simple Flying
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Wednesday, June 24
Qantas A380 to be inspected urgently after cracks found
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Tuesday, June 23
Some A380s grounded amid emergency inspections for wing spar cracks
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