Airbus flags solar glitch risk for A320 jets

Business Nov 29, 2025

Heads up if you're flying soon: Airbus recently issued an advisory to airlines to update software on thousands of A320 jets after a JetBlue flight experienced a computer glitch mid-air (don't worry, everyone was fine).
The issue? Solar radiation could risk corrupting flight control data, so Airbus is recommending airlines implement the fix.

What's next for airlines?

About 6,000 A320s need this fix—most can get a quick cockpit update, but around 1,000 older planes will need bigger hardware upgrades that could take longer.
It's not the only headache for Airbus lately; their newer A320neo models have also faced engine troubles that sometimes ground flights.
All in all, it's a busy time for airlines and anyone traveling on these popular jets.