Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets are now modified:
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Airbus Rapidly Updates 6,000 A320 Jets Amid Safety AlertNearly all affected A320 jets received a software fix within days, with fewer than 100 still pending longer repairs after a solar flare issue.
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- Airbus has completed software modifications on the majority of its approximately 6,000 A320 family jets following a critical safety alert.
- The retrofit was mandated after a solar flare vulnerability was linked to a JetBlue A320 altitude drop incident.
- Some older aircraft require more extensive repairs, leaving under 100 jets still undergoing work, including those in Avianca’s fleet.
- This swift response aims to rebuild confidence post-Boeing 737 MAX crisis by demonstrating transparency and proactive safety management.
Is Airbus acting with the Boeing MAX crisis in mind? Absolutely — every company in the aviation sector is.— Ronn Torossian, chairman of New York-based 5W Public Relations, discusses Airbus's response to safety concerns.
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