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Software issue impacts thousands of Airbus planes - as UK passengers warned of potential disruption
The software update, needed for up to 6,000 Airbus A320 planes due to solar radiation data corruption, may cause flight delays and cancellations, UK authorities said.
- Airbus identified a widespread software impact on A320 Family aircraft, with an Airbus spokesperson saying the necessary change could affect up to 6,000 in-service A320s.
- Investigators said Airbus analysis found intense solar radiation may corrupt flight-control data, following a JetBlue Cancun to Newark flight on 30 October that injured several passengers.
- Most affected aircraft require a two to three hour software update, while some A320s need hardware changes and longer downtime.
- Wizz Air warned weekend flights may be affected, Air India said delays are possible, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority said disruption and cancellations are likely.
- Airlines warned the fix rollout could affect flights over the coming days as aircraft taken out of service undergo a mix of short software rollout and longer hardware work.
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UK passengers warned as 'significant number' of flights set to be cancelled
Wizz Air is among the airlines warning passengers of disruption over the weekend as Airbus planes are hit by 'significant' issues, with an estimated 6,000 planes around the world affected
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