'Only Minimal Delays': IndiGo Says No Flight Cancelled, A320 Safety Checks Nearly Completed

'Only Minimal Delays': IndiGo Says No Flight Cancelled, A320 Safety Checks Nearly Completed

IndiGo said it has made rapid progress on the mandatory inspections and software updates required for its Airbus A320-family aircraft following directives issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus.

A spokesperson for the airline said 200 aircraft in IndiGo's fleet were identified for the checks.

“The required actions have already been completed on 160 aircraft by 12:00 IST and inspections on the remaining aircraft are progressing well and will be completed within the timeline," the spokesperson said.

The airline stressed that operations remain largely unaffected.

“We would also like to confirm that no flights have been cancelled as a result of these checks. However, a few flights may experience minimal delays," the spokesperson added.

IndiGo said it is working closely with EASA and Airbus to ensure full compliance as part of a global safety directive affecting A320-family jets. The checks were triggered after a recent technical advisory related to the aircraft's flight-control system, with airlines worldwide required to complete updates within a prescribed schedule.

The airline said it has deployed additional operational support to manage any minor disruptions and keep passengers informed.

What Air India Said On Safety Checks

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Air India issued a statement earlier saying it had not cancelled any flights due to the Airbus directive. The airline said it had already completed the reset on over 40% of its affected A320-family aircraft and expected to finish the remainder within the EASA-prescribed timeline. While acknowledging that some flights may be “slightly delayed or rescheduled," Air India said the overall impact on its network was minimal and that airport teams were assisting passengers as needed.

IndiGo and Air India are among the largest operators of A320-family aircraft globally, making India one of the most affected markets under the EASA–Airbus technical advisory. The checks were triggered by an incident involving a JetBlue A320, after which Airbus recommended precautionary updates to correct a potential flight-control vulnerability.

Source: News18
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