KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Airbus has announced a major software update for thousands of its aircraft worldwide, citing concerns that intense solar radiation could corrupt critical flight-control data. The advisory is expected to affect nearly 6,000 planes across the globe.
Major carriers—including American Airlines, Delta, Air India and Wizz Air—have reported disruptions as they move to implement Airbus’s directives.
Following the manufacturer’s guidance, Air India issued a travel advisory warning of “delays to scheduled operations.” In a post on X, the airline said it was aware of the Airbus notice related to A320-family aircraft currently in service. “This will require software and hardware realignment on part of our fleet, extending turnaround times and causing delays to scheduled operations,” the post reads.
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IndiGo, in its own statement on X, confirmed that Airbus had issued a technical advisory for the global A320 fleet:
“We are diligently carrying out the required updates on our aircraft in line with all safety protocols.”
The airline announced minor adjustments to some flight schedules and urged passengers to check their flight status on the app or website before heading to the airport.
Airlines advised customers to verify their flight details in advance and contact support lines for assistance.
Meanwhile, easyJet reported that it had already completed the necessary updates and expected to operate all flights as normal on Saturday.
London Heathrow said its operations would remain unaffected, while Gatwick indicated it anticipated some disruption. UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander noted that the impact on British carriers appeared limited, advising passengers to check directly with their airlines for the latest information.
With inputs from agencies.
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