Airbus Recalls 6,000 A320 Aircraft Due to Software Issue
European aerospace company Airbus AIR.PA announced the recall of 6,000 A320 aircraft following software problems.
In a bulletin released on Friday (November 28th), Airbus stated it will revert the software used by 6,000 A320 family units to a previous version. Airbus reports this repair is straightforward but must occur before the next flight.
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Airbus issued the announcement while approximately 3,000 A320 aircraft were in flight.the notification affects over 350 aircraft operators, including airlines in Indonesia.
Several global airlines warned of potential flight delays or cancellations due to this notification.
American Airlines, the world’s largest A320 operator, stated around 340 of its 480 A320 aircraft require repairs. The airline estimates repairs will be completed on Saturday (November 29th), taking approximately two hours per aircraft.
Lufthansa (Germany), Indigo (India), and easyJet (England) also warned they will temporarily ground A320 aircraft for repairs.