A global safety advisory affecting Airbus A320-family aircraft has triggered urgent checks across Indian airlines. This explainer breaks down what the glitch is, why it matters, and how carriers like Air India and IndiGo are completing updates with minimal impact on flyers.
A major disruption is unfolding across India’s aviation network as Airbus’ A320 safety alert prompts the grounding of more than 350 aircraft for urgent software and hardware fixes. IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express warn that delays and cancellations may continue through next week.
Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Thursday announced the resumption of its flight services to China, marking the return of direct air connectivity between the two countries after more than five years.
Low-cost airline IndiGo on Sunday announced an MoU with Airbus to enlarge its wide-body aircraft order by converting 30 aircraft of its purchase rights for 70 aircraft into a firm order.
Air India on Monday confirmed it has placed an order to purchase 100 more Airbus aircraft, comprising 10 widebody A350 and 90 narrowbody A320 aircraft, including A321neo.
Airbus, a pioneer of the global aerospace industry, and Vadodara-based Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
Airbus said that the two companies will team up to explore potential synergies in several strategic areas of aviation services, including maintenance.
The airline has been regularly deploying its B737 and Q400 passenger aircraft to carry cargo in the passenger cabin.
As per the reports, with A321neo in its fleet, Vistara has become the first carrier in South Asia to provide flat beds on a narrow plane.
More details of the job cut and their breakdowns are expected to be revealed at the end of the week.
