India’s major airlines have warned passengers of possible delays and schedule disruptions after Airbus issued a global safety alert for its A320-family aircraft. The manufacturer has identified a software-related vulnerability linked to solar radiation, which could affect flight-control data on certain A319, A320 and A321 jets.
The precautionary directive affects more than 200 aircraft currently operating in India, prompting immediate action from carriers to implement mandatory software updates and system checks. Due to the scale of the fleet involved, airlines expect temporary operational impacts.
IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, said it is working “proactively” to complete the required upgrades and will attempt to minimise inconvenience to passengers. Air India also confirmed that part of its A320 fleet will undergo software realignment, resulting in extended turnaround times and potential delays across its network.
Air India Express stated that while most of its aircraft remain unaffected, a portion of its fleet will still require the mandated fix, which may lead to isolated disruptions.
With the A320 family forming the backbone of India’s domestic aviation sector, even minor groundings or extended maintenance windows are expected to affect flight schedules nationwide. Airlines have urged passengers to check for updates and arrive early at airports as they work to comply with Airbus’s safety protocols.
