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Airbus Expects Disruptions As Thousands Of A320s Need Software Updates

Intense solar radiation potentially corrupts critical flight control data, prompting urgent action.

The directive could be looming for Boeing’s Dreamliner fleet after unexpected altitude shifts.

A new airworthiness directive has been issued for this problem.

The directive aims to prevent uncontrolled seat movement during critical phases of flight.

The directive for the Airbus A380, effective July 30, mandated inspections within six months.

In The Foundation for Aviation Safety’s opinion, the continuous electrical problems of the Boeing 737 MAX warrants the grounding of the type.

The requirements to ensure fuel tank safety stemmed from the TWA Flight 800 accident in 1996.

Following the discovery of unexpected cracks in the Airbus A380 wings, the EASA has issued another proposed airworthiness directive to address it.

The affected parts on the Airbus A350’s nacelles were found during maintenance.

There are some key differences between regular airworthiness directives and emergency directives.