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  "path": "/news/2026/06/23/the-easa-is-ordering-urgent-inspections-of-15-emirates-a380s-after-cracks-were-discovered-in-wing-structural-components/",
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    "The EASA is ordering urgent inspections of 15 Emirates A380s after cracks were discovered in wing structural components",
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  "textContent": "COLOGNE, Germany — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive ordering urgent structural inspections on 16 Airbus A380 superjumbos. The directive follows the discovery of cracks in the aircraft’s wing mid spars, sparking fresh discussions regarding the long-term maintenance needs of the world’s largest passenger airliner as the fleet […]\n\nThe post The EASA is ordering urgent inspections of 15 Emirates A380s after cracks were discovered in wing structural components appeared first on AIRLIVE.",
  "title": "The EASA is ordering urgent inspections of 15 Emirates A380s after cracks were discovered in wing structural components"
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