Airbus A320 Glitch Disrupts Indian Skies: 55% of Fleet Grounded Amid Software Fix
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A major software fix for Airbus's A320 fleet has caused widespread disruptions to global flight operations, resulting in cancellations and delays for several airlines in India. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), 338 A320 family planes in the country are affected, with over half (55%) already undergoing flight-control software updates. The DGCA issued a Mandatory Modification on November 29, requiring Indian airlines to carry out the necessary software upgrades to ensure the continued safe operation of the aircraft. The directive was issued in response to an Airworthiness Directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and an incident on a JetBlue flight in October. Major Indian carriers such as IndiGo, Air India Express, and Air India operate the A320 fleet in India. According to the DGCA, 200 IndiGo aircraft, 113 of Air India, and 25 of Air India Express were impacted by the software fix directive. The upgrades are being carried out at the airlines' bases in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. Air India and IndiGo have issued guidelines for passengers warning them of potential delays and changes in flight schedules due to the A320 glitch and the Emergency Airworthiness Directive. The fix involves a software/hardware realignment on part of Air India's fleet, while IndiGo is proactively completing the mandated updates.
