Fewer than 100 A320 planes still grounded for software fix: Airbus
Summary
Fewer than 100 Airbus A320 jets remain grounded for a critical software update after an alert affected 6,000 aircraft, with most planes now modified and returned to service.
Key Points
- Fewer than 100 Airbus A320 planes remain grounded for an urgent software update out of 6,000 affected.
- Airbus issued an alert after a technical glitch on a JetBlue flight revealed solar radiation might corrupt flight control data.
- Most of the affected aircraft have received necessary software modifications and resumed service.
- Avianca warned of significant disruptions and suspended ticket sales until December 8 due to impact on 70% of its fleet.
