Solar Radiation May Corrupt Flight Control Data In Rare Cases
Airbus has issued a precautionary advisory to airlines operating A320 Family aircraft due to the potential for intense solar radiation to corrupt essential flight-control data. The manufacturer has worked with regulators to issue an Alert Operators Transmission, with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency preparing an Emergency Airworthiness Directive. The move affects a significant portion of the global A320ceo and A320neo fleets, which are central to short- and medium-haul operations worldwide. According to AeroTime, the upcoming directive is expected to require operators to implement mitigation measures immediately, with Airbus emphasizing that safety remains its top priority.