Qantas A380 Grounded in Los Angeles After Wing Damage Discovered on First Flight Back
Aviation News – Qantas Airbus A380 forced to halt operations in Los Angeles after passengers spotted wing damage mid-flight, marking a troubled return for the long-parked superjumbo. Qantas has grounded one of its Airbus A380s in Los Angeles after damage to a wing slat was discovered during its first commercial service following nearly six years in storage. The aircraft, operating flight QF11 from Sydney to Los Angeles on December 7, 2025, drew concern when passengers noticed visible damage while in flight.
