المملكة: Urgent: Specialists for "today": The defect in the A320 aircraft is technical…and Saudi Airlines has alternatives
Aviation science specialists revealed to " today" That sudden defect in Airbus aircraft A320 is due to a sensitive electronic malfunction affected by the Solar Flare "Solar blight"Which caused a sudden landing of the plane in which the defect occurred, pointing out that Airbus has suspended the operation of thousands of aircraft globally until the defect is corrected, stressing that the suspension is mandatory and that delays and compensation are expected until the damaged units are replaced and the fleet returns to work safelyAirplanes Airbus A320 with its various models, an urgent positive initiative from Airbus after the accident of the American JetBlue plane A320 took off from Cancun Airport in Mexico, and at an altitude of 35,000 feet, the plane suddenly plunged about 2,000 feet, prompting the pilot to take control manually immediately to avoid aggravating the situation.
He stated that preliminary investigations conducted by the airline in cooperation with Airbus revealed a defect in an electronic unit for the plane’s control and stability systems, which is responsible for the altitude and landing devices.
Repair The defect
According to Al-Fahd, this unit was affected by what is known as Solar Flare Solar blight or solar storm, which is an interference resulting from high solar energy that directly affected the computer system and disabled it.
He added that the manufacturer circulated
Al-Fahad revealed that there are approximately six thousand aircraft around the world of different models within the The A320 may be affected, including companies operating in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia, such as: Flyadeal, Saudi Airlines, Air Arabia, Gulf Airlines, and Flynas, due to their widespread reliance on this model.
Flight delays
Regarding the operational implications, the expert explained that airlines may witness delays or flight cancellations during the current period, which is expected in light of the grounding of a number of aircraft to examine systems and replace parts.
He confirmed that some companies took the initiative to contact travelers and update reservations online, either by changing flight times or providing suitable alternatives.
Al-Fahd concluded that the financial impact will be clear, whether on airlines as a result of grounding aircraft and operational losses, or on passengers who will be provided with compensation in accordance with air transport policies, expecting that the problem will be resolved within a few hours or days, without extending for long periods, God willing.
He also expects airports to be crowded with passengers from the affected flights, in addition to that Insurance companies will bear a large burden to compensate passengers (insured).
Mandatory suspension
For his part, the aviation sciences advisor, Engineer Muhammad Ali Mohsen, revealed that the directives issued regarding aircraft Airbus A320It clearly states that the aircraft covered by the warning cannot take off or fly at all until the technical defect associated with them is corrected, stressing that the suspension will be mandatory and immediate in accordance with what is determined by the competent authorities in airworthiness.
Engineer Mohsen explained that this technical problem is a direct cause of impacts on airline reservations and operational routes, noting that damages and compensation are often borne by the aircraft manufacturer, because it bears full responsibility for any shortcomings or technical defect related to operational safety or manufacturing quality, pointing out that these procedures are part of the system adopted globally to protect the rights of operators and travelers.
He added that the Civil Aviation Authority (GACA) As soon as the technical information is complete, it will issue its official orders and directives to the airlines operating this type of aircraft, to implement the airworthiness requirements according to the number and date of the technical guidance.
Saudi alternative
Engineer Mohsen stated that this case highlights an important issue related to companies choosing the type of their fleet, explaining that the presence of an entire fleet of one model carries benefits and harms at the same time, so when the defect is in a specific model such as A320All flights operating on it are affected, while the presence of other types such as Boeing allows companies to be able to cover part of the affected flights and continue operation without a complete stop.
He pointed out that Saudi airlines, including Saudi Airlines, already own a number of Boeing aircraft, which allows them to feed some flights and compensate for part of the routes that may be affected by the grounding of aircraft Airbus A320covered by the directive, until the required repairs are completed and the aircraft returns to service after ensuring that they comply with all safety requirements.
The aviation science advisor stressed that these measures come to ensure the highest levels of air safety, and that the cooperation of companies and regulatory authorities with the manufacturer will ensure that the problem is addressed and the affected fleet is returned to work in accordance with international standards.
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