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المملكة: After the Airbus A320 crisis… Saudi airlines announce their measures to confront navigation disruption

Several airline companies in the Kingdom announced that they were taking precautionary measures following a warning from Airbus requires replacing an electronic program related to the control devices of about six thousand aircraft "Verse 320"

Precautionary measures

Airadeal said: "Based on the directive issued by Airbus regarding the A320 aircraft and affecting the airlines operating them around the world, a number of our aircraft will be affected.

She added: "We have begun taking the necessary precautionary measures by resetting software and technical parameters and expect the entire operating schedule to return to normal by Sunday, November 30, 2025."

It is noted that some flights may be changed or delayed, and affected passengers will be communicated directly via email and text messages, with full support and rebooking options provided. Our teams are working around the clock to limit any impact on travel plans.

Flynas announced the implementation of a software and technical recalibration of part of our fleet, which will result in an increase in processing time between a limited number of flights and some delays in the operating schedule.

It noted that guests whose flights may be affected will be contacted via text messages or email, and you can follow the status of flights directly through the website.

Airbus Warning

Airbus had warned on Friday evening that its fleet of A322 needs a software update, after it was discovered that intense solar radiation affects aircraft and causes problems in the flight control system.

The company issued a "Airbus" The aircraft manufacturer issued recall orders that may include 6,000 A320 aircraft after an incident related to flight control.

The Toulouse-based manufacturer added in a statement without detailing that this was determined through an analysis of "A recent incident" An A320 aircraft participated in it, according to the German News Agency.

These recommendations are expected to lead to "Operational disturbances" For passengers and customers. It was not specified "Airbus" The number of aircraft that will be affected by the inspection.

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