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

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

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

More than 500 U.S.-registered aircraft will be impacted.

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.