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ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened an investigation after a tool was discovered inside the left wing of a Qantas Airbus A380. The inquiry will examine whether maintenance processes or procedural controls failed, and assess implications for A380 fleet safety and operator oversight.

2026-01-25T19:32:03.004078-08:00
CNBC

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warns of elevated geopolitical and trade risks after 'significant' damage

By CNBC: CEO Guillaume Faury says 'the beginning of 2026 is marked by an unprecedented number of crises and by unsettling geopolitical developments.'.

2026-01-25T04:49:03.718987-08:00
al-monitor.com

Airlines Reroute, Cancel Middle East Flights Amid U.S.–Iran Military Buildup

By al-monitor.com: Jan 24 (Reuters) - Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions ramp up between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday the U.S.

2026-01-24T14:42:33.037420-08:00