New Delhi: Air travel across India and several other countries is likely to face major disruptions following a software update issued by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Around 350 aircraft in India may be grounded for the next two to three days, affecting operations of airlines such as Air India and IndiGo.
The issue mainly affects airlines operating Airbus A320 aircraft, resulting in over 6,000 flights worldwide facing possible disruption. Normal operations are expected to resume by Monday or Tuesday.
Globally, aircraft manufactured by Airbus and Boeing account for nearly three-quarters of all flights, with the United States expected to face the highest impact from the disruption.
