Airbus A320 Recall Grounds Flights Across Asia

ANA Holdings, Japan's largest airline, cancelled 65 flights following a recall of Airbus A320 aircrafts. The recall affects more than half of Airbus' A320 global fleet, impacting airlines predominantly in Asia, including South Korea's Asiana Airlines, which noted minimal schedule disruptions.

ANA Holdings, Japan's largest airline operator, halted 65 flights on Saturday due to a recall involving the Airbus A320 aircraft, forcing several planes to be grounded.

The recall is significant as ANA, along with Peach Aviation, operates a large number of Airbus jets in Japan. Its competitor, Japan Airlines, primarily utilizes Boeing aircraft and is unaffected by the A320 recall. This recall affects more than half of Airbus' global A320 fleet, critical for short-haul flights in Asia, especially within China and India.

Across the globe, approximately 11,300 single-aisle A320 jets are operational, with 6,440 being the core models. The corrective action involves reverting to prior software versions. South Korea's Asiana Airlines anticipates minimal disruption, with just 17 aircraft impacted by the recall.

(With inputs from agencies.)