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Global flight delays and cancellations occurred after Airbus mandated software updates for 6,000 A320 planes due to solar radiation risks. The recall followed an incident where a JetBlue flight experienced sudden altitude loss and an emergency landing. Airbus attributed the issue to corrupted flight control data caused by intense solar radiation. The Federal Aviation Administration issued directives requiring software rollbacks for most affected aircraft. Some planes will need hardware modifications to address the technical flaw.
Key facts
- Airbus is recalling 6,000 A320 series planes to address solar radiation risks affecting flight control systems.
- A JetBlue flight incident in October 2025 prompted the recall after experiencing mid-air altitude loss.
- The FAA has mandated software rollbacks for most affected aircraft to restore safety protocols.
- A subset of planes requires hardware upgrades to resolve the solar radiation-induced data corruption.
- The issue stems from critical flight control data being compromised by intense solar radiation exposure.
