PARIS: Airbus has acknowledged a combination of manufacturing and design flaws as it confirmed the discovery of more examples of cracks inside the wings of A380 superjumbo jets, while insisting the world’s largest airliner is safe to fly.
A top executive said the European planemaker had found a solution to the outbreak of cracks on a small number of parts inside the wings, which prompted European safety authorities to order compulsory safety inspections last week.
Already a subscriber? Log in
The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
