Airbus has issued an urgent recall affecting roughly 6,000 A320 aircraft – nearly half of the global fleet – after identifying a software flaw that can alter key in-flight data. The issue stems from a sunlight-triggered sensor interaction that may cause incorrect readings for altitude, speed, or other operational parameters, prompting aviation regulators to require immediate action.
Airlines were instructed to update or roll back the affected software before operating any further flights. Carriers unable to complete the fix have already warned of potential delays as aircraft are temporarily grounded to comply with the mandate.
The recall underscores growing industry concern over software reliability in modern aircraft, where avionics complexity increases exposure to environmental edge cases. Airbus says the update process is underway across global operators, with safety protocols prioritized to minimize operational disruption.
