Airlines: Airbus A380 checks will not cause disruptions

Credit: Nigel Howarth/AWST
Airbus A380 operators affected by a new inspection requirement are not anticipating any disruptions resulting from the checks, nor have early results turned up any new issues. The checks, which EASA will soon mandate, are for hairline cracks in outer rear wing spars . Airbus is recommending that the...

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