Qantas a380

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Airlines, Airbus say cracks on wings of A380s pose no threat

Airlines, Airbus say cracks on wing of A380s pose no threat.

Europe orders urgent safety checks on A380 superjumbos

Europe orders urgent safety checks on A380 superjumbos.

Qantas A380 with engine trouble diverts

Australia: Qantas pilot removed from cockpit on suspicions she had been drinking

The Qantas Airbus A380 leaves the tarmac on its first flight since a mid-air engine explosion three weeks go on November 27, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Qantas A380 flight 31 from Sydney will head to Singapore before flying to London.

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