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Airbus Orders 6,000 A320 Fixes
Airbus, a big airplane company, found out that some of their A320 planes might have a problem.
A JetBlue plane flying from Cancun to Newark had a computer issue because of strong solar radiation.
This could make the plane's controls not work right.
Airbus says they need to fix the software in about 6,000 planes.
Most can be fixed quickly, but some older planes will need more time.
This might cause some delays for passengers.
Airlines in India and the US are also affected and need to update their planes.
Airbus is working to fix the problem as soon as possible.
Many airlines, like IndiGo, Air India, American Airlines, and Lufthansa, are facing delays and cancellations because of these fixes.
Some airlines, like Avianca, have even stopped selling tickets for a while.
The Indian aviation regulator, DGCA, has issued a directive to comply with the fixes, and no affected aircraft can fly until the fixes are done.
Airbus SE warns that about 6,000 A320 jets need a software fix due to a solar radiation incident.
A JetBlue A320 experienced a computer glitch on October 30, causing an unexpected downward pitch.
The incident involved a flight from Cancun to Newark, which diverted to Tampa.
Most jets can receive a quick software update, but about 1,000 older jets need a hardware upgrade.
Airbus acknowledges that the fixes will cause operational disruptions for passengers and customers.
- Who
- Airbus SE, JetBlue Airways, Indian airlines (IndiGo, Air India), American Airlines, Lufthansa, Avianca, Air France, Volaris, Finnair, Air New Zealand, Wizz Air
- What
- A software fix is needed for the A320 fleet due to a solar radiation incident
- Where
- The incident involved a flight from Cancun to Newark, diverted to Tampa; affecting global A320 fleets, including India and the US
- When
- The incident occurred on October 30, 2025; the advisory was issued on November 28, 2025
- Why
- Intense solar radiation could corrupt critical flight-control data
Key facts
- Affected Fleet
- About 6,000 A320 jets
- Incident Date
- October 30, 2025
- Incident Location
- From Cancun to Newark, diverted to Tampa
- Aircraft Involved
- JetBlue Airways A320
- Impact
- Sudden, unexpected downward pitch without pilot input
- Fix Required
- Software update or hardware upgrade
- Affected Jets with Hardware Upgrade
- About 1,000 older jets
- Indian Airlines Affected
- 200-250 A320 family planes
- American Airlines Affected
- 340 A320 aircraft
- Total A320-family Aircraft in Operation
- 11,300
- Regulator Directive
- DGCA, EASA
- Affected Aircraft Models
- A319, A320, A321 (CEO and NEO variants)
- Fix Time per Aircraft
- 2-3 hours for software update, longer for hardware upgrade
Timeline
Airbus's procurement chief departure left engine supply in limbo, delaying A320neo deliveries.
July 2025 saw engine shortage halt A320neo deliveries.
Then, 6,000 A320s recalled due to solar radiation-induced software glitch.
Quotes
Sean Duffy
U.S. Transportation Secretary
“Travellers SHOULD NOT expect any major disruptions.”
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Brendan Sobie
Asia-based aviation analyst
“The update was not as chaotic as some people might think, although it does create some short-term headaches for operations.”
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Guillaume Faury
Airbus CEO
“I want to sincerely apologise to our airline customers and passengers who are impacted now.”
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Steven Greenway
CEO of Saudi carrier Flyadeal
“It was a great team effort but our luck also held up in the timing.”
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John Strickland
UK-based aviation consultant
“Any operational challenges that come at short notice and affecting a large part of your operation is tough to deal with.”
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