An emergency airworthiness directive says that cracks have been detected on the rear wing spars of the early A380s

An Emergency Airworthiness Directive released by EASA says that cracks have been detected on the rear wing spars of the early A380s. The cracks are between ribs 33 and 49, on both side and could affect the structural integrity of the wings. The European Aviation Safety Agency, therefore, recommends operators repeated checks for the affected…

INCIDENT British Airways #BA2201 from London to Cancun diverted to Shannon after crew reported fumes in the cockpit cabin

British Airways #BA2201 from London to Cancun diverted to Shannon after crew reported they had detected fumes in the cockpit and passenger cabin. The flight landed safely at 3.18pm and was pursued along the runway by airport fire and rescue crews who also accompanied the jet to the terminal. Five ambulances, two advanced paramedic rapid…