New Delhi, India — A major global aviation alert has been issued after Airbus confirmed that its A320 family of aircraft may be affected by a software glitch triggered by intense solar radiation. The manufacturer has released an urgent advisory requiring operators worldwide to perform critical software and hardware upgrades to prevent possible data corruption in flight-control systems.
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Airbus Raises Safety Flag After Solar Radiation Suspected to Corrupt Data
According to Airbus, unusually strong solar radiation may be interfering with onboard flight-control data processing. This corruption could affect vital aircraft systems, prompting the company to notify global regulators and airlines.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has already issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD), making compliance mandatory for all operators of A320 aircraft worldwide.
Airbus has also released an Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) instructing airlines to begin immediate inspection and upgrade procedures.
Massive Impact Expected on Indian Carriers
In India, the carriers most affected are IndiGo and Air India, both of which operate large Airbus A320 fleets. IndiGo — the world’s biggest A320neo operator — is expected to face a higher operational impact due to its large dependence on the aircraft type.
Both airlines have issued public advisories:
- Passengers should check flight status before leaving for the airport.
- Delays and temporary groundings are expected as aircraft undergo mandatory upgrades.
IndiGo and Air India Issue Customer Alerts
IndiGo and Air India have formally acknowledged Airbus’s advisory and confirmed that passengers may face disruptions.
Both airlines have said:
“Customers are advised to check updated flight schedules. Certain flights may experience delays due to ongoing Airbus-mandated software inspections and updates.”
A Global Disruption Across Civil Aviation
The Airbus A320 family is one of the most widely used aircraft models in the world. The new advisory affects hundreds of airlines across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Experts say the immediate grounding or inspection of multiple aircraft could lead to:
- Widespread delays and rescheduling
- Temporary reduction of fleet capacity
- Operational challenges for high-frequency carriers like IndiGo
Aviation analysts describe this as one of the most significant technical alerts in recent years, given the A320’s dominant role in global civil aviation.
What Passengers Should Do
Passengers flying in the coming days are advised to:
- Check their airline’s mobile app or website regularly
- Arrive early at airports
- Monitor SMS/email notifications from their airline
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