Qantas A380 grounded amid emergency inspections for wing spar cracks
Qantas grounded its A380 aircraft for emergency inspections on March 8 following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's directive regarding wing spar cracks. The aircraft, registered VH-OQI, remained in maintenance in Dresden, with no impact on Qantas flights. The A380 fleet faces increased scrutiny amid concerns about structural integrity.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 08:26 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 08:30 UTC
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