Airbus A320 Grounding Causes Chaos at Melbourne Airport: 'We've Been Stuck Since 4 am'
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A global Airbus A320 software glitch has left thousands of passengers stranded, including a Bhopal tech executive stuck at Melbourne Airport. The issue is caused by intense solar radiation that can corrupt flight control data. Airbus has issued a directive for a major software fix, grounding its entire A320 fleet worldwide. Passengers like Mayukh Nair, who was scheduled to fly from Melbourne to Sydney, are taking to social media to share their frustrating experiences. In a series of tweets, Nair described the scene at Melbourne Airport, where passengers were waiting for hours to reboard flights after being grounded. The flight was eventually cancelled, leaving everyone stuck at the airport since 4 am. Airbus has apologized for the inconvenience caused by the precautionary action and assured that safety remains its top priority. The company is working closely with aviation authorities to implement the necessary software and hardware protection to ensure the fleet is safe to fly. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will issue an Emergency Airworthiness Directive to reflect the Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) from Airbus. The move is expected to cause operational disruptions to passengers and customers. As the situation unfolds, passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates on flight schedules and possible delays. The Airbus A320 grounding has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, with Air India and IndiGo warning of possible delays and changes in schedules.
