IndiGo, Air India clarify no flight cancellations due to Airbus A320 software update — DGCA flags risks | What we know
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus on 29 November flagged a potential solar radiation risk and that could corrupt data critical to flight control systems in its A320 fleet — around 6,000 aircraft — currently in service, leading to major airlines worldwide undertaking software updates for their aircrafts and affecting services.
In its statement, Airbus, which is part of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), said it is working proactively with authorities to implement the necessary software and hardware protections to safeguard operations.
