A380 superjumbos to undergo checks after regulator finds cracks in wings

European safety regulator says cracks in British-made wings could 'affect structural integrity of planes' if not fixedA380 superjumbos are to undergo safety checks after cracks were found in the aeroplane's British-made wings.European safety regulators ordered the checks for a flaw that first emerged in the wake of an A380 engine blowout in 2010, when a Qantas-owned jet suffered a serious engine failure over Indonesia. Subsequent inspections of the aircraft revealed hairline cracks in a rib-foot - part of the metal frame of a wing.Further cracks were then found on other A380s, but the European Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) said a "new form of cracking" had now been found that was "more significant" than previous flaws.Easa said in a statement on Friday: "This condition, if not detected and corrected, could potentially affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane." It added that "further mandatory actions might be considered" as the investigation continues.It has ordered inspections