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flag Airbus orders fixes for 6,000 planes over solar radiation risk after JetBlue incident.

flag Airbus has ordered urgent software and hardware fixes for up to 6,000 A320-family aircraft worldwide due to a safety risk linked to intense solar radiation potentially corrupting flight control data. flag The move follows a JetBlue flight incident on October 30, 2023, where a sudden loss of altitude led to an emergency landing and passenger injuries. flag The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is developing an emergency airworthiness directive, and airlines including American Airlines, Air France, and Wizz Air reported delays and cancellations. flag Updates, taking 2–3 hours per plane, are underway, with most aircraft expected to be repaired within days. flag Airbus emphasized safety as its top priority and apologized for disruptions, noting no accidents have occurred. flag Passengers facing delays may be entitled to care and compensation, though claims must be made directly with airlines.

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