Airbus Issues Major Recall for A320 Jets Amid Safety Concerns

Airbus has announced an urgent recall of 6,000 A320 jets due to safety concerns following an incident believed to involve software data corruption by solar flares. The recall affects over half of the global A320 fleet and is expected to cause travel disruptions.

Airbus has initiated one of the largest recalls in its history by ordering immediate repairs for 6,000 of its A320 jets. This directive comes during a peak travel period in the U.S., potentially causing flight delays and cancellations for numerous airlines.

The issue stems from a software problem believed to be caused by solar flares affecting critical flight control data. JetBlue's recent emergency landing after a sudden altitude drop highlighted the flaw, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration investigation.

Both the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and an expected order from the FAA mandate this repair. Over 1,000 jets may need additional hardware changes, adding to the potential delay in repair completion.

(With inputs from agencies.)