Airbus A320 Glitch Disrupts Global Airlines Amid Tight Repairs

Airlines globally faced a software glitch on Airbus A320 jets, leading to a partial recall that affected hundreds of flights in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. The issue, which stemmed from an incident involving a JetBlue flight, required a software rollback and hardware changes.

Global airlines were racing against time on Saturday to address a software glitch on Airbus A320 jets, leading to a partial recall that halted hundreds of flights across Asia and Europe. The European planemaker's urgent directive came amid the year's busiest travel weekend, threatening disruptions in U.S. air travel.

Airlines, including Delta Air Lines and Hungary's Wizz Air, worked throughout the night to implement fixes, avoiding major operational disruptions. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury extended an apology to affected airlines and passengers, committing to swift solutions as airlines reverted to a previous software version on affected jets.

The glitch drew attention after a JetBlue flight experienced an unintended altitude loss on October 30, causing injuries and prompting an alert from France's BEA. Officials continue investigating solar flare radiation's potential role. Meanwhile, repair strategies revealed fewer hardware changes needed, offering a reprieve amid global maintenance pressures.

(With inputs from agencies.)