Grounded: Airbus A320 Software Glitch Grounds Fleets Worldwide

Asian airlines rush to resolve a software glitch affecting Airbus A320 jets, leading to widespread recalls and travel disruptions globally. Over half of the A320 fleet is grounded, impacting major carriers across Asia and the U.S. The issue requires a software reset, mostly completed with minimal delays.

Asian airlines scrambled on Saturday to address a software glitch affecting their Airbus A320 fleets. The issue has prompted a major recall by the European planemaker, grounding planes across Asia and causing travel chaos during the busiest weekend of the year in the U.S.

The recall, influencing over 6,000 aircraft, marks one of Airbus' largest recalls in its 55-year history. The affected planes are central to short-haul aviation, especially in booming markets like China and India, where air travel is rapidly expanding.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has instructed carriers to modify software controlling key aircraft functions. By Sunday, most airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, which reported delays, have completed necessary updates to minimize disruption.

(With inputs from agencies.)