Airbus Analyzing Why A380 Wing Problem Occurred

Airbus has begun a detailed review of why its design and engineering system allowed a manufacturing flaw to creep into the system that has led to an excessive structural strain being placed on some wing rib-feet, causing cracks in the component. “Are we learning from this for other programs...

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