American Airlines cuts number of jets needing Airbus software fix to 209

American Airlines anticipates operational delays following a significant software update on its Airbus A320 family aircraft. Initially, over 340 jets were identified as affected, but this number was later revised to 209. The airline expects the majority of the updates to be completed overnight, with only a small number remaining for Saturday.

American Airlines said on Friday it expects some operational delays due to a major software change on a significant number of Airbus A320 jets, initially adding that the issue impacted about 340 aircraft at the carrier.

After further clarification from Airbus, American said only 209 A320 family aircraft are affected, down from more than 340 initially identified.

As of 6 p.m. CT (0000 GMT), fewer than 150 aircraft remain to be updated, American said in a statement to Reuters. The airline expects the overwhelming majority to be completed overnight, with only a handful left for Saturday.

Europe-based Airbus on Friday ordered an immediate software change on a significant number of its best-selling A320 family of jets.

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Source: EconomicTimes
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