Software glitch hits Airbus A320: 6,000 jets grounded worldwide; IndiGo, AI brace for disruption

Air travel faces significant disruption this weekend as over 350 IndiGo and Air India A320 family aircraft in India, and thousands globally, are grounded for a crucial software upgrade. This precautionary measure follows an incident where an A320 unexpectedly pitched downward, potentially due to solar radiation affecting flight control data. The upgrade aims to ensure fleet safety.

Software glitch hits Airbus A320: 6,000 jets grounded worldwide; IndiGo, AI brace for disruption
Air travel faces significant disruption this weekend as over 350 IndiGo and Air India A320 family aircraft in India, and thousands globally, are grounded for a crucial software upgrade. This precautionary measure follows an incident where an A320 unexpectedly pitched downward, potentially due to solar radiation affecting flight control data. The upgrade aims to ensure fleet safety.