Airbus quickly repairs most of the A320 software malfunctions to avoid following in the footsteps of Boeing Company.

Airbus has stated that the vast majority of the approximately 6000 A320 series aircraft affected by software malfunctions have completed the necessary repairs over the weekend. This has allowed the European aircraft manufacturer to avoid more widespread grounding of the aircraft, marking the largest recall event for the company to date. In a statement on Monday, Airbus mentioned that less than 100 aircraft still require software updates before they can be put back into service. The company disclosed last Friday that an incident a month ago highlighted the immediate need for a system update on their most commonly used aircraft to ensure the safe use of flight data input. Airbus's sudden announcement last Friday led regulatory authorities to urgently issue instructions for action to be taken before the next scheduled flight of the aircraft, catching airlines and passengers off guard. The actual solution, involving modifications to the previous version of the software used to maintain the normal operation of the flight control system, was a relatively quick adjustment for most airlines, with only a few needing more detailed handling. The company stated, "We deeply apologize for any inconvenience and delays caused to passengers and airlines by this incident." The software in question is used to control the aircraft's elevator and aileron computers namely the ELAC 2 system. Airbus discovered a malfunction in this system on a JetBlue Airways Corporation aircraft during a flight on October 30. The manufacturer attributed the malfunction to "intense solar radiation," which can lead to unexpected anomalies in electronic systems. This recall event underscores Airbus's high regard for safety and preventive measures, as control software systems are crucial for flight safety. Several years ago, Boeing Company encountered severe consequences due to malfunctions in onboard systems. In late 2018 and early 2019, two 737 Max aircraft (competing with Airbus A320) were involved in fatal crashes. It was later revealed that a stability control system called "MCAS" had sent incorrect commands during flight, causing confusion for the pilots and resulting in the tragic loss of all passengers on board both aircraft.