IndiGo, Air India, AI Express prepare for flight delays as Airbus raises A320 safety alarm

Airbus has warned that strong solar radiation may affect important flight-control computers in A320-family planes. This has put Indian airlines on alert, as a large number of their aircraft may need urgent fixes. Atleast 200–250 A320 family aircraft in India will need new software or small hardware changes. These fixes mean many planes will have to be grounded for short periods, which could cause large flight delays and cancellations. India has around 560 A320-family jets, and almost half may need inspection or fixes. This could create a major impact, as these aircraft are the main jets used for domestic travel.

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