Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
Summary
Thousands of Airbus planes returned to service after they were grounded due to concerns that solar radiation could affect flight control systems. The issue required a quick software update for most planes, with some older models needing hardware replacements. Disruptions varied by region, but airlines worked swiftly to resolve the problem.Key Facts
- Airbus grounded around 6,000 A320 planes to update software due to solar radiation concerns.
- About 900 older planes need a new computer to fix the issue.
- French Transport Minister stated that most updates went smoothly for over 5,000 planes.
- Disruptions occurred during one of the busiest travel times in the US, the Thanksgiving weekend.
- American Airlines had 340 planes affected but completed most updates by Saturday.
- Disruptions were limited at UK airports, with no significant problems anticipated.
- Jetstar in Australia canceled 90 flights due to a third of its fleet being impacted.
- The issue stemmed from a JetBlue flight in October that experienced a sudden altitude drop.
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