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flag A JetBlue flight’s sudden drop, injuring 15, was likely caused by cosmic rays flipping a computer bit, prompting global software fixes.

flag A JetBlue flight from Cancun to Newark in October experienced a sudden, uncommanded descent that injured 15 passengers, prompting an emergency landing. flag Aviation authorities and experts now believe cosmic rays from a distant supernova likely caused a "bit-flip" in the aircraft’s computer system, disrupting its elevator control. flag The Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued emergency directives, leading Airbus to deploy software fixes across affected A320 models. flag While initial reports cited solar radiation, analysis showed solar activity was normal at the time. flag Experts warn that as electronics become more compact, such space-related disruptions may increase, prompting calls for improved radiation resilience in aviation and medical devices. flag Delta Air Lines confirmed compliance with the updates, affecting fewer than 50 aircraft with no operational impact.

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