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Airbus A-380 Wing Crack problems are an Issue: (video)
Fatigue cracking not as a result of stress but because of a manufacturing issue causes widespread concern. The wing problem may cost Airbus a hundred million euros. Airbus will have to compensate airlines for the (estimated) five days time planes will be out of service for remediation. »
Cracked Wing Brackets Allegedly Under Control According to Airbus Top Brass
The SINGAPORE AIRSHOW AVIATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, held in conjunction with the Singapore Airshow, is a collaborative effort by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Experia Events Pte Ltd, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Ministry of Transport (MOT). The airshow brings together aviation stakeholders, including Airbus CEO Tom Enders, who had damage control... »
A380 Wing Cracks: Short Term Solution?
According to Airbus, A380 wing cracks (“non-critical wing rib-skin attachments on a limited number of A380 aircraft”) are a non-issue because they “do not make the planes unsafe.” The plan is to use scheduled 4-year maintenance checks called “D-Checks” to screen planes for signs of cracking. We are just curious if this was a... »
Airbus A380 Wings Subject to Cracking
Cracks have been found on Airbus A380 wings by Singapore Airlines and Qantas. The cracks occurred on the wing ribs of their Airbus A380s. Qantas discovered the problem while repairing a Royce Trent 900 engines blowout in 2010. Airbus says they know the origin and have developed an inspection and repair procedure for scheduled... »
