The European Union's aviation regulator says the cracks on A380 aircraft could “reduce the structural integrity of the wing" ...
The plane remains uniquely capable in multiple areas, and will be missed by some of its operators once it's retired.
Qantas will begin retiring its Airbus A380 fleet in 2032, making now the best time to experience its iconic First Class ...
European regulators have asked some Airbus A380 operators to run additional wing inspections after possible cracks were found in the airc ...
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered 16 Airbus A380 planes flown by Emirates and Qantas inspected and repaired for wing strut cracks.
Emirates will introduce its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Delhi route starting October 25. This move expands the airline's ...
The largest A380 market for the airline is Australasia, where the carrier will operate four daily A380 services to three ...
June 24 (Reuters) - Airbus said on Wednesday it was supporting inspections on a subset of A380 aircraft after Europe's aviation regulator ordered urgent checks on the jets’ wing structures. The ...
The cracks appeared in a structural beam along the wing that carries much of the aerodynamic load during flight.
It’s the sort of thing that sends a shiver down the spine of even confident flyers: the news that more than a dozen A380 jets – the world’s most popular superjumbo – have been recalled from service ...
With an astounding 262.47-foot wingspan, the Airbus A380 is a gargantuan aircraft that holds several records. It became the world's largest passenger plane in 2007 and remains the largest plane ...
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