Airbus Orders Upgrades to 6,000 A320 Family Aircraft Following Inflight Incident and Safety Concerns

Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 10:18 pm ET1min read

Airbus ordered upgrades to its A320 aircraft fleet after a JetBlue flight experienced an uncommanded pitch-down event, injuring passengers. Investigations revealed a faulty elevator aileron computer (ELAC) and a possible vulnerability in a new software update intended to enhance flight envelope protection. Airbus advised affected airlines to uninstall the new software and revert to a previous version to mitigate the risk of solar radiation affecting avionics. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency also issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive.

Airbus Orders Upgrades to 6,000 A320 Family Aircraft Following Inflight Incident and Safety Concerns

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