Airbus Recalls A320 Planes Globally, Disrupting Flights

Airbus is recalling thousands of A320 family planes worldwide for immediate modifications after discovering radiation-induced data corruption affecting flight control systems. This has led to disruptions in air travel, impacting major airlines like Delta and JetBlue in the US.

Nigerian carriers, including Ibom Air, are also affected. The issue, caused by intense solar radiation, requires both software and hardware upgrades.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is providing guidance to airlines flying affected Airbus models, emphasizing the importance of safety measures. Ian Getlei, a former Qantas captain, has expertise in cosmic and solar radiation.