Airbus has ordered urgent repairs to 6,000 aircraft from its A320-family, marking one of the largest recalls in the company’s history. The instruction requires airlines to revert to an older software version before the planes can return to regular service. Only ferry flights to maintenance centres are allowed until the update is complete. The recall comes during a busy travel weekend across several countries, resulting in delays and cancellations worldwide.
The decision follows an investigation into an October 30 incident involving a JetBlue A320, where the aircraft suddenly lost altitude during a flight from Cancun to Newark. Regulators later linked the issue to solar flares that could corrupt data used by flight-control computers. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has now made the software fix mandatory for A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
Airlines globally have begun grounding aircraft temporarily to complete the update. Some carriers also face hardware changes on certain jets, which may extend downtime. Maintenance challenges are growing as repair facilities struggle with engine backlogs and staffing shortages.
Several major airlines have already reported schedule changes, with some suspending ticket sales as they manage fleet availability. Airbus says it is working closely with regulators and operators to complete the repairs as quickly as possible.
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