EU Regulator Grounds Five Airbus A380s After Wing Cracks Detected

The European Union’s aviation safety agency issued an urgent directive on Airbus aircraft. It ordered five A380 superjumbo jets to be grounded without delay. The grounding follows the discovery of cracks in the wings of the aircraft. In addition, the regulator has mandated inspections of 16 Airbus jets. The inspections aim to verify structural integrity across the fleet. Airbus is cooperating with authorities to assess the scope of the issue. The move underscores heightened safety scrutiny of large commercial planes. Regulators will monitor the findings before any further action is taken.