JetBlue incident
Airbus Identifies Quality Issues in A320 Jet Panels While Managing Previous Flight Control Concerns
Dec 01, 2025 09:46 pm CST
Airbus confirms a contained "supplier quality issue" affecting metal panels on some A320 jets while simultaneously addressing a separate software upgrade requirement for 6,000 aircraft following a JetBlue incident. The European manufacturer assures that remedial actions are underway with minimal disruption to its record-breaking A320 program.
Former Air Force Pilot Demonstrates Critical Airbus A320 Flight Control Glitch in Real-Time Simulator - Understanding the Solar Radiation Software Issue
Nov 30, 2025 05:29 pm CST
A retired Indian Air Force pilot demonstrates the dangerous Airbus A320 flight-control glitch in a simulator that led to the grounding of over 6,000 aircraft worldwide. The technical demonstration reveals how solar radiation can corrupt the ELAC 2 computer system, causing unexpected nose-down movements without pilot input - a critical safety issue that triggered one of Airbus's largest-ever safety directives.
Airbus A320 Software Upgrade: How Quick Action Prevented Global Travel Chaos
Nov 30, 2025 01:02 am CST
Airbus rapidly implemented a critical software upgrade for approximately 6,000 A320 aircraft after discovering that intense solar radiation could corrupt flight control data. While initial fears suggested extensive travel disruptions, most European carriers completed updates quickly with minimal cancellations, though airlines in Latin America and Asia faced greater challenges.
How Solar Radiation Triggered Massive Airbus A320 Fleet Recall and Emergency Safety Updates
Nov 29, 2025 09:21 pm CST
A critical safety recall has grounded thousands of Airbus A320-family aircraft after engineers discovered that intense solar cosmic radiation could interfere with altitude control computers. The issue was identified following an incident where a JetBlue flight suddenly lost altitude, resulting in passenger injuries. While most aircraft require only software updates, approximately 900 older jets need complete computer replacements. Aviation authorities emphasize this precautionary measure demonstrates the industry's commitment to passenger safety.
EASA Grounds 6,000 Airbus A320 Aircraft Worldwide Due to Critical Flight Control Issue
Nov 29, 2025 03:36 pm CST
The European Union Safety Agency has issued an emergency directive grounding approximately 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft worldwide following a JetBlue incident where a computer malfunction caused an uncommanded pitch-down event. The issue stems from the Elevator Aileron Computer system, with Indian airlines including Air India and IndiGo working to complete required software and hardware fixes by Sunday evening.