Airbus A320 – intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical for flight
13 days ago
- #aviation safety
- #solar radiation
- #A320 aircraft
- Intense solar radiation can corrupt critical flight control data in A320 Family aircraft.
- Airbus identified many in-service A320 aircraft potentially affected by this issue.
- Airbus issued an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) for immediate precautionary actions.
- The AOT will be reflected in an EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive.
- Operational disruptions expected; Airbus apologizes and prioritizes safety.