Global Airlines Tackle Software Glitch Affecting 6,000 Airbus A320s

Airlines worldwide are swiftly addressing a software glitch affecting approximately 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft. This issue arose after an incident involving a JetBlue flight, where intense solar radiation interfered with flight control data.

Major airlines like Lufthansa, EasyJet, and American Airlines have implemented necessary updates, resulting in minimal disruptions. However, Air France had to cancel 35 flights to ensure safety.

The update process is efficient, taking about 2-3 hours per aircraft, with only a small fraction of older planes needing hardware replacements. Most airlines expect to resume normal operations shortly, demonstrating their commitment to passenger safety amid technical challenges.