Airbus has downplayed the discovery of what it calls "minor cracks" on several "non-critical" A380 wing skin attachments.
The manufacturer said that safe fleet operation is unaffected by the discovery and inspections and repairs are "already underway".
A "limited number" of A380s were affected, according to Airbus.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has gained new owners alongside fresh investment in the business, analysis of company records reveals.
Saudi Arabian start-up carrier Riyadh Air’s order for 60 Airbus A321neo’s dominated the airframer’s October activity figures. Private and undisclosed customers ordered a total of 16 A320neos during the month, while Bhutan’s Druk Air firmed an agreement for three A320neos and two A321neos. Airbus also listed American Airlines as taking ...
The NASA team developing the X-59 supersonic demonstrator jet have fired up the aircraft’s GE Aviation F414-GE-100 powerplant for the first time, having started engine-run tests on 30 October.
