Airbus begins installation of A380 wing reinforcements as interim fix after test rupture

Airbus A380 wing load test W200

Airbus has begun to install a strengthening package on to the wing of a completed A380 as an interim solution after the static-test specimen suffered a premature rupture during its ultimate load test.

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