Airbus quickly repaired most of the A320 software malfunctions to avoid falling into the same trap as Boeing Company.

Airbus said that the vast majority of the approximately 6000 A320 series aircraft affected by software malfunctions have completed necessary repairs over the weekend. This allows the European aircraft manufacturer to avoid more widespread grounding, making it the largest recall event for the company so far. In a statement on Monday, Airbus stated that less than 100 aircraft still need to have software repair programs installed before they can be put back into service. The company first revealed last Friday that an incident a month ago indicated that its most commonly used passenger aircraft needed immediate system updates to ensure the safe use of flight data input. Airbus made the announcement last Friday and regulatory authorities subsequently issued urgent instructions to take action before the next scheduled flight of the aircraft, catching airlines and passengers off guard. The actual solution, modifying the previous version of the software (used to maintain the normal operation of the flight control system), was considered a quick adjustment for most airlines, with only a few requiring more detailed handling. The company stated: "We apologize for any inconvenience and delays caused to passengers and airlines by this incident." The software involved is used to control the aircraft's elevator and aileron computers - the ELAC 2 system. Airbus discovered a failure in this system on a JetBlue Airways Corporation aircraft on October 30th. The manufacturer stated that the cause of the failure was "intense solar radiation," which could lead to unexpected anomalies in the electronic systems. This recall event highlights Airbus's high regard for safety and preventative measures, as control software systems are crucial for flight safety. A few years ago, Boeing Company (BA.US) faced serious consequences from aircraft onboard system failures. In late 2018 and early 2019, two 737 Max aircraft (competing with Airbus A320) crashed consecutively. It was later found that a stability control system called "MCAS" sent incorrect commands during flight, causing confusion for the pilots and ultimately resulting in the tragic loss of all crew on board both aircraft.