FlightGlobalAlfred Chua

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
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AeroTimeJean Carmela Lim

Air China launches Beijing-Abu Dhabi B787 service

By AeroTime: Air China launches inaugural Beijing-Abu Dhabi nonstop with Boeing 787, marking first direct service between capitals by a Chinese airline.

2026-01-25T20:35:39.660062-08:00