Airbus conducts emergency inspections on 16 A380 aircraft.

According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in France, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after discovering cracks in the wing structure of one of the world's largest passenger aircraft currently in operation.

Báo Tin Tức•24/06/2026

Airbus, the aircraft manufacturer, assesses that these cracks could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft wings. They were discovered during inspections required by EASA as part of a directive issued in December 2025. An Airbus spokesperson said that of the 16 affected aircraft, 15 are operated by Emirates Airlines of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and one by Qantas of Australia.

Airbus stated that all A380 aircraft with similar characteristics during production have been identified for inspection. Five of these will be inspected immediately due to their higher assessment of the potential impact, while the remaining eleven will be inspected at a later stage. The inspection results will be used by Airbus and EASA to determine whether repairs are necessary for the affected aircraft.

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This is not the first time the A380 aircraft has encountered structural wing issues. In 2019, EASA recommended inspections of 25 A380 aircraft due to the risk of cracks. Prior to that, in 2012, the agency also ordered inspections of the entire A380 fleet operating worldwide after discovering microscopic cracks on the wings of some aircraft.

Airbus's A380 development program ended in 2021 after delivering a total of 251 aircraft. Despite being highly regarded by passengers for its spaciousness and comfort, the aircraft faced significant pressure regarding operational efficiency, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic and Emirates' suspension of new aircraft orders. However, Emirates – Airbus's largest customer for the A380 with a fleet of over 100 aircraft – is still implementing a large-scale upgrade program to extend the operational lifespan of these aircraft in the coming years.

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