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Airbus A320 Recall: Flights Delayed Over Solar Radiation Risk

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor November 30, 2025

written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

Airbus Orders Fixes for 6,000 A320 Planes amid Solar Radiation concerns

November 28,2025 – Global air travel is facing potential disruption ‌as Airbus has ordered fixes for⁢ approximately 6,000 ‍of its A320 series aircraft due to a newly identified risk of data corruption affecting flight controls. The issue, ⁤stemming from potential interference from intense solar radiation, prompted the company to issue a fleet-wide precautionary action.

According to an official statement from Airbus, analysis⁣ of⁤ a recent incident involving an‍ A320 Family⁢ aircraft revealed that‌ strong solar radiation could corrupt data ⁤critical to the operation of the plane’s flight controls. “Analysis ⁢of ⁢a recent event involving⁤ an A320 Family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt ‌data ‌critical to ⁣the functioning of flight controls,” the company stated in a press release.

industry sources, cited ⁣by Reuters, have linked the issue to a JetBlue flight on October 30th. The‌ flight, traveling from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey, experienced a sudden loss of altitude and was forced to make an emergency ⁤landing in Tampa, Florida.

The federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has responded by issuing an emergency airworthiness directive. This directive requires airlines to revert affected aircraft to earlier‌ software versions to ensure safe operation.Airbus has ⁢indicated that a ⁢smaller number of planes will require hardware modifications to fully address the vulnerability.

the A320 family of aircraft is one of the moast widely used in the world, and ‌this ‍directive ‍is expected to cause delays and cancellations‌ as airlines work to implement the necessary fixes. Passengers are ⁣advised to check with their airlines for the latest information regarding their flights. The long-term impact on air travel schedules remains to be ⁤seen, but Airbus is prioritizing the safety of⁤ its aircraft ‌and passengers.

Understanding the Risk: Solar Radiation and Aircraft systems

While seemingly unusual, ‍the vulnerability to solar radiation highlights the increasing complexity of modern aircraft systems. ⁣ Modern planes rely heavily ⁣on⁣ elegant electronics,⁤ and these systems can be susceptible to interference ⁤from external electromagnetic sources, including solar ⁣flares and coronal mass ejections. Manufacturers are continually working to harden these systems against such interference, but the recent Airbus incident demonstrates that vulnerabilities can still ⁣exist.

November 30, 2025 0 comments

World

Title: Airbus A320 Grounding: Flights Resume After Solar Radiation Issue

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor November 29, 2025

written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Airbus Restores A320 Flight Operations Globally Following Software Updates

PARIS – Thousands of Airbus A320 aircraft worldwide are returning to regular service after a temporary grounding order prompted by concerns over potential interference from solar radiation with onboard flight control computers. The issue, affecting approximately 6,000 planes, led to disruptions for airlines across the globe.

Airbus, the France-based aerospace manufacturer, identified the problem following an incident on October 30th involving a JetBlue flight traveling between Cancun, Mexico, and Newark, New Jersey. the company afterward issued a directive to operators utilizing the affected software to halt flights immediately.

The bulk of the resolution involved software updates, successfully implemented on over 5,000 aircraft, according to French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot. Approximately 900 planes required the replacement of a computer component. Tabarot confirmed the upgrades “went smoothly” for the majority of the fleet.

While the situation largely stabilized quickly, disruptions varied by region. Air France experienced delays and cancellations for flights departing and arriving at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. The United states, particularly during the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend, faced more significant challenges.Australia’s Jetstar Airways was forced to cancel 90 flights, impacting roughly a third of its A320 fleet, with ongoing disruptions anticipated throughout the weekend despite widespread upgrades. The United Kingdom experienced limited impact.

Airbus confirmed in a statement that it proactively requested the flight stoppages to address the technical failure and ensure passenger safety. With the majority of updates now complete, normal flight schedules are being restored.

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November 29, 2025 0 comments

Business

Title: Airbus Recalls 6,000 A320 Aircraft Worldwide

by Priya Shah – Business Editor November 29, 2025

written by Priya Shah – Business Editor

Airbus Recalls Thousands of A320 Jets, Impacting indonesian Airlines

Jakarta, Indonesia – Airbus is recalling approximately 6,000 A320 aircraft worldwide, including those operated by six Indonesian airlines, due to a software flaw potentially triggered by solar radiation.The European aircraft manufacturer announced the recall on Saturday, November 29th, following concerns the issue may have contributed to a recent incident involving a JetBlue flight.

The widespread recall centers on a vulnerability in the flight control system’s software, where data can be corrupted by solar radiation. While repair times are expected to be minimal – jets can be inspected and repaired while parked – the timing is particularly challenging as the A320 is a popular choice for holiday travel in the United States, a key market. This represents one of the largest recalls in Airbus’s history.

According to Airbus, the software problem affects critical flight control data. industry sources have linked the issue to an October 30th incident where a JetBlue A320 en route from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark, New Jersey, experienced a sudden loss of altitude, injuring several passengers before making an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida. The Federal Aviation Governance (FAA) immediately inspected the aircraft following the event.

The six Indonesian airlines operating A320 aircraft – Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Lion Air, Batik Air, Sriwijaya Air, and AirAsia Indonesia – will be required to implement the software update.F. Laisa, representing Airbus, confirmed the recall.

“The timing is obviously not ideal as this is one of the most frequently used aircraft during holidays (in the US),” stated Mike Stengel of AeroDynamic Advisory,as quoted by Reuters.

Neither JetBlue nor the FAA have publicly commented on the recall. Airbus expects the repair process to be straightforward, minimizing disruption to airline schedules.

November 29, 2025 0 comments

Business

EasyJet A320 pilots begging for air traffic control

by Priya Shah – Business Editor July 7, 2025

written by Priya Shah – Business Editor

An Airbus A320 from EasyJet was given priority last Wednesday evening during the landing on the Spanish island of Tenerife after a passenger in the aisle urinated.

The device, registration G-Ezof, left 2:05 pm local time, almost half an hour later than the planning, from the English London Gatwick. Via Bournemouth it made the crossing to France, after which it passed the Gulf of Biscay and the west of Spain, including Portugal, the route to the Canary Island. However, towards the destination, a passenger would have caused a ‘significant disruption’ on board. One of the travelers is said to have shown ‘offensive’ and ‘threatening’ behavior towards fellow travelers.

Situation on board gets out of hand

The situation on board escalated when the nuisance passenger in the aisle started to urinate. The cabin crew had to intervene. The pilots begged according to the Canarian Weekly In the air traffic control to be allowed to make an emergency landing and requested the presence of doctors and the police. Air traffic controllers responded: together with the ground staff, coordination took place to make the necessary preparations. “They acted quickly and adequately to ensure that the safety of the flight and the other passengers were never in danger,” said a spokesperson for Easyjet The Mirror.

Emergency services are waiting for A320

Eventually the A320 arrived after four hours and fifteen minutes after take-off At the southern airport of Tenerife. “We can confirm that flight Ezy6607 from Birmingham to Tenerife was met by the police on July 2,” says the spokesperson. All in all, it is not known how the emergency services intervene after landing and what consequences the passenger awaits. It is not the first time that one of the occupants pee in a plane other than the usual place in an airplane. In 2023 the same happened during A flight from the United Kingdom on the way to Portuguese Faro.

July 7, 2025 0 comments