Airbus(US:EADSY) Xin Hua She·2025-11-29 00:09Group 1 - Airbus announced that a significant number of A320 series aircraft need to be grounded due to flight control software being susceptible to strong solar radiation, affecting approximately 6,000 aircraft [1] - The grounding was prompted by an incident involving a JetBlue Airways A320 aircraft that experienced a sudden altitude drop, resulting in injuries to several passengers [1] - Most A320 aircraft can revert to a previous software version unaffected by solar radiation within "hours," while about 1,000 aircraft will require hardware replacements, expected to take several weeks [1] Group 2 - Airbus expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused to passengers and customers, emphasizing a commitment to flight safety and collaboration with operators to resolve the issue [2] - Since its market introduction in 1988, the A320 series has delivered a total of 12,260 aircraft, surpassing the long-standing record held by Boeing's 737 series [2]