Airbus I reported this Monday that The necessary modifications have already been made to most of the approximately 6,000 aircraft The A320 family is likely to be affected by an issue that could lead to flight control failure.
Specifically, the aviation manufacturer warned last Friday that this was discovered after an accident Intense solar radiation This could result in the corruption of data critical to the operation of the flight controls of an A320 aircraft in service.
Upon discovery of this issue, Airbus requested operators to take immediate preventive measures by broadcasting an Alert to Operators (AOT) in order to implement security protection. programming I Devices Available and Ensuring fleet safety.
This Monday, the aviation manufacturer reported that of the total of about 6,000 aircraft potentially affected by this issue, the vast majority have already received Necessary modifications.
“We are working with our airline customers to support and ensure the modification of the remaining fewer than 100 aircraft So they can return to service“, the company added.
Airbus He apologized Due to the difficulties and delays caused by this incident to passengers and airlines. He stressed that “the company thanks its customers, the authorities, its employees, and all concerned parties for their support in implementing these procedures, as well as their understanding of Airbus’s decision to put safety before any other consideration.”
Airlines such as American Airlines, Air India, Hungary’s Ziz Air and Air New Zealand warned last Saturday against this. Delays, interruptions and cancellations in its services after notifying Airbus.