Airbus has issued a major recall affecting about 6,000 aircraft in its A320 family, calling it one of the largest in the company’s 55-year history. The directive comes after a serious incident in late October, when a jet unexpectedly lost altitude mid-air due to a suspected software glitch in its flight control system.
Regulators including European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have mandated all affected planes be grounded until fixed. For most modern jets, the fix is a software rollback — a process that takes about two hours. But nearly 1,000 older aircraft may also require hardware changes, which could keep them grounded for days.
The move sends shock waves across global aviation. Airlines from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond — including IndiGo and Air India in India — have warned of flight delays, cancellations, and disruptions for travellers. Many carriers have already grounded part of their A320 fleet to begin repairs.
The issue traces back to the plane’s flight-control computer (ELAC) software, which — experts say — may be vulnerable to disruption by intense solar radiation. If uncorrected, it could lead to uncommanded control movements, risking aircraft stability.
Airbus says passenger safety is top priority and is working with carriers to complete necessary updates as soon as possible, but for now, expect widespread travel disruption.
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