June 10, 2026
JetBlue incident had revealed vulnerability to solar flares
Several airlines say the repairs may lead to flight delays or cancellations
The recall of 6,000 planes covers more than half of Airbus' global A320 family fleet, the backbone of Asian short-haul aviation
The recall of 6,000 planes is among the broadest in its 55-year history and is a blow for the planemaker weeks after the A320 overtook the Boeing 737
The recall affects certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles