Global grounding of Airbus A320 aircraft
Following analysis of a recent aviation event, Airbus has discovered that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to flight control systems on A320 Family aircraft. This has prompted immediate precautionary grounding of the global fleet to complete required updates.
Airbus Response
Airbus has issued an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) requiring airlines worldwide to implement available software and/or hardware protections on affected A320 Family aircraft. This directive, supported by aviation authorities including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), affects a significant number of currently in-service aircraft.
Impact on Travel
As airlines work to implement the required safety updates, passengers should expect:
- Potential flight delays or cancellations
- Short-notice schedule changes
- Possible rebooking to alternative aircraft
If you are scheduled to travel in the coming days, we urge you to monitor your flight status closely.
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For urgent travel matters: Contact your dedicated travel manager.
For booking changes: Use your online booking tool when possible, as our support teams are experiencing higher than usual volume.
Corporate Traveler is actively monitoring this situation and will provide updates to this page as they become available. Your safety remains our utmost priority.