June 2026

Emirates Airbus A380 following an EASA directive requiring inspections on 16 Airbus A380 aircraft

EASA Orders Inspections on 16 Airbus A380 Aircraft Under Emergency Directive

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring inspections on 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after cracks were identified during inspections of wing mid spars. The affected aircraft include 15 operated by Emirates and one by Qantas.

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IndiGo leased Boeing 787-9 aircraft with a map of Europe highlighting Manchester, London Heathrow and Amsterdam as part of the airline's European expansion.

One Year After Its European Debut: Can IndiGo Really Challenge the Gulf Hub Model?

A year after launching its first European routes, IndiGo has scaled back parts of its network while maintaining its long-haul ambitions. The airline’s first year in Europe offers a useful test of whether direct connectivity can challenge the network advantages of the Gulf hub model.

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