Airbus Recalls 6000 Aircraft for Software Update

Airbus mandates urgent software updates for thousands of A320 series aircraft, causing global travel disruptions during peak season. The directive follows an incident where a JetBlue flight experienced unexpected downward pitch due to potential data corruption from solar radiation. Regulators warn of uncommanded elevator movement in worst-case scenarios. Major airlines like American and United anticipate minimal disruptions, while others like Air India and ANA Holdings face cancellations and delays, underscoring the interconnectedness of global air travel and the need for swift safety responses.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.