Global Airline Groundings: Airbus A320 Software Glitch Hits Multiple Carriers Worldwide
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A recent incident involving a JetBlue Airways airliner has prompted Airbus SE to issue a software update for over 6,500 A320 jets. The fix requires reverting to earlier software, forcing airlines to ground planes until the change is made. Here's a list of impacted airlines: Jetstar Airways: The Australian budget airline has grounded some planes, citing the need for software updates. No specific number was provided. Delta Air Lines: A small portion of Delta's A321neo fleet will require updates, affecting less than 50 aircraft. The airline expects to complete the software fix overnight. Korean Air: The South Korean carrier will update the software on 10 Airbus aircraft, with work expected to be completed by Sunday morning. American Airlines: As the world's largest A320 operator, the airline is affected by the recall, with over 200 aircraft impacted. American Airlines expects to complete the software fix overnight. Avianca: The Colombian carrier has closed ticket sales for travel dates through December 8, as the recall affects over 70% of its fleet. ANA Holdings: Japan's biggest airline has cancelled 65 flights after grounding some aircraft due to the software issue. Air New Zealand: The Star Alliance member has grounded some A320s for the software upgrade, with flight cancellations expected. In India, major airlines have issued advisories due to the flight-control software issue flagged by Airbus. Air India and IndiGo have warned of potential delays and schedule adjustments on A320 family aircraft routes. Both airlines are proactively completing the mandated updates, with Air India describing the fix as a 'software/hardware realignment' and IndiGo informing passengers of likely changes to flight schedules.
