The European Aviation Safety Agency is concerned about the strength of wing brackets in the superjumbo A380 airliner. This after routine inspections revealed that after numerous landings cracks have appeared in some of the 4,000 brackets used on the giant wings.
Safety checks have been ordered for the 68 superjumbos in use out of Europe. Airbus officials say there is nothing to worry about, but those are famous last words if you know the history of passenger airliners.
The A380 (A for Airbus) can hold 500 to 600 people.