Skip to Content

Widespread Grounding of Airbus A320 Series Due to Solar Radiation-Induced Software Glitch

The grounding of numerous Airbus A320 series aircraft highlights the vulnerability of aviation...
Key Metrics

12.53

Heat Index
  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    Global
  • Last Update
    2025-11-29
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (2)
Boeing Co.
Radiation-hardened Semiconductor Producers
Negative Impacts (11)
Airbus SE
Airbus-heavy Airlines (e.g., American Airlines, Air France-KLM, easyJet, ANA)
NYSE Arca Global Airline Index
Global Airline Sector
Jet Fuel / Aviation Kerosene
Avionics / Aerospace Software Suppliers (Thales, Honeywell)
Total impacts: 13 | Positive: 2 | Negative: 11
Event Overview

The grounding of numerous Airbus A320 series aircraft highlights the vulnerability of aviation technology to environmental factors. This incident underscores the critical interplay between software reliability and external conditions, affecting global air travel and passenger schedules.

Collect Records
Airbus A320 Series Aircraft Grounded Due to Flight Control Software Issues
2025-11-29 13:43

Airbus announced that approximately 6,000 A320 series aircraft need to be urgently grounded for repairs due to the flight control software being affected by strong solar radiation. Multiple airlines, including Air France, EasyJet, and American Airlines, reported flight cancellations or delays. American Airlines has 340 aircraft that require repairs. All Nippon Airways (ANA) canceled 95 domestic flights, affecting about 132,000 passengers. Airlines in Vietnam and Colombia were also impacted, with Avianca in Colombia suspending ticket sales until December 8.

Total records: 1
ST Cubic Faces Delisting Risk Due to False Financial Reporting
Corporate misconduct involving false financial reporting has led to potential regulatory action.