Which airlines are affected by the 16 A380 inspections?

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16 A380 planes will be inspected, affecting Emirates and Qantas operators

Airbus said it will inspect 16 A380 aircraft after cracks were found in a key wing component, with the inspections tied to jets operated by Emirates and Qantas. Of the 16 planes, 15 are operated by Emirates and one is operated by Qantas.
The 16 affected aircraft include 15 Emirates A380s
Airbus stated that 15 of the 16 A380 planes scheduled for inspection are in service with Emirates. The five aircraft to be inspected immediately are also flown by Emirates, with that process planned to start as soon as Wednesday.
One affected aircraft is operated by Qantas
In addition to the 15 Emirates aircraft, the remaining one of the 16 A380 planes is operated by Qantas. Airbus linked the inspections to cracks detected during routine maintenance checks and later addressed through urgent requirements issued by EASA.
Other A380 airlines are listed, but not confirmed as part of the 16
The report lists other airlines that use the A380, including Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, ANA and Asiana. It does not state that any of these carriers are among the specific 16 planes to be inspected.
Immediate inspections cover only Emirates aircraft
Airbus said the five aircraft to be inspected immediately are flown by Emirates and were set to undergo the process right away following the directive. The other 11 aircraft are scheduled for inspections at a later stage, before their 13th flight, described as 25 cycles (with one cycle including a flight, a takeoff, and a landing).

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