Airbus has recalled around 6,000 A320-family aircraft following a safety incident that exposed vulnerabilities in the jets’ flight-control systems. The recall comes after a JetBlue A320 experienced a sudden altitude loss on October 30, prompting an emergency landing. Investigators linked the issue to solar radiation affecting fly-by-wire systems.

Regulators, including the EASA, require affected planes to undergo software rollbacks or hardware updates before flying again. Airlines worldwide, including American Airlines and carriers across Europe, Asia, and India, warn of delays, cancellations, and travel disruptions.

While software fixes take about two hours, hardware repairs could extend groundings, putting pressure on already busy maintenance facilities. Passengers are advised to check flight status frequently as airlines adjust schedules.

This recall, one of Airbus’s largest ever, underscores the industry’s dependence on the A320 fleet and raises broader concerns about aviation safety in the era of increasing cosmic radiation. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.