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flag Airbus recalls 6,000 planes over solar radiation risk to flight software, causing global delays.

flag Airbus has recalled approximately 6,000 A320-family aircraft worldwide due to a safety concern involving flight-control software vulnerable to intense solar radiation, following a sudden descent on a JetBlue flight in October. flag The issue, linked to solar particles disrupting critical computer systems, prompted an emergency directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency requiring software rollbacks or hardware upgrades. flag Airlines including Air India, IndiGo, American Airlines, and Air France reported delays and cancellations, with disruptions expected to last up to 72 hours. flag The recall, one of the largest in aviation history, highlights risks posed by space weather to digital flight systems.

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