Cracks found in the wing spars of several Airbus A380s during inspections led European regulators to order urgent checks on 16 specific jets, because the cracking could reduce the structural integrity

The discovery threatens one of aviation's largest aircraft at its most critical structural point, forcing inspectors to examine whether a fleet-wide problem lurks beneath the surface.

By Space Daily Editorial Team · Edited by Mal James

Published September 15, 2026 · How we edit

European regulators told airlines to urgently inspect 16 specific Airbus A380s after finding cracks in their wing spars.