Airbus A320 software fix triggers global grounding, India halts 350 jets
Airbus A320 software fix triggers global grounding, India halts 350 jets
Airbus warns of a software flaw in A320 family that could be amplified by intense solar radiation, triggering a global recall and grounding of 350+ Indian jets amid potential disruptions.
Airbus has issued an urgent global alert for its A320-family aircraft due to a software flaw that could be worsened by intense solar radiation, prompting a worldwide upgrade.
The move follows a JetBlue incident where a flight pitched downward unexpectedly, stoking concerns about flight-control software and prompting regulators to act.
In India, aviation authorities directed more than 350 planes to ground for a two-to-three day upgrade, potentially creating widespread delays for carriers like IndiGo and Air India.
Globally, the recall covers more than 6,000 aircraft, with airlines arranging maintenance slots to install updates and mitigate disruptions.
The DGCA banned certain A319, A320 and A321 aircraft from service until the urgent software or hardware modifications mandated in Airbus safety alerts are completed.
Airbus is coordinating with operators to minimize the impact on travel, but passengers should check flight status due to possible disruptions.
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