Immediate software change on ‘significant number’ of jets to result in disruption to half the global fleet

Europe's Airbus said it was ordering an immediate software change on a significant number of its best-selling A320-family jets.

About 6,000 plans are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant's global fleet.

A solar radiation–linked software flaw in Airbus A320 jets triggered urgent global fixes, causing possible delays but no safety risk for travelers.

Immediate software change on ‘significant number’ of jets to result in disruption to half the global fleet

The change must be carried out before the next routine flight, and is among the largest mass recalls affecting Airbus.

PARIS: Airbus on Friday warned of potential travel disruption as it upgrades some 6,000 operational A320 aircraft, after an incident on a JetBlue flight last month. The European…

Airplane maker Airbus announced a recall of its A320 planes for a software update to address a software issue that caused a sudden drop in altitude.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said in a directive that a JetBlue flight on Oct. 30 experienced an "uncommanded and limited pitch down event."

Richiamo immediato per un aggiornamento software: un’intensa radiazione solare potrebbe compromettere la sicurezza

Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

The aircraft manufacturer ordered an emergency software update for the flight control systems on these planes, resulting in widespread delays and flight cancellations across the…

PARIS: Fears of days of travel chaos across Europe and the world eased on Saturday after plane manufacturer Airbus intervened rapidly to implement a software upgrade it had said…

Airbus addresses software issues and A320 tech glitch, ensuring safer operations as airlines navigate the implications of recent vulnerabilities.

French manufacturer had to ground thousands of planes at weekend but fewer than 100 now need update

The French plane-maker says most of the affected jets have now received the necessary software update, limiting disruption for airlines.