Airbus orders urgent A320 software fix after scary JetBlue flight drop
After a JetBlue flight suddenly lost altitude last month, Airbus has told airlines worldwide to update software and hardware on thousands of A320-family planes—right away.
The culprit? Investigators found that solar radiation messed with a key computer controlling the plane's pitch, leading to the drop.
The FAA is also expected to issue an emergency order soon.
What does this mean for travelers?
With holiday travel in full swing, airlines like American and Delta are scrambling to make updates—American says there might be some delays but not many cancelations.
Indian carriers like IndiGo and Air India are rolling out fixes too, aiming to finish in a couple of days.
While most flights should run as usual, you might see some temporary hiccups as airlines work fast to keep things safe in the skies.