Global Aircraft Crisis and Flight Cancellations

Airbus, a French aircraft manufacturer, recently recalled certain Airbus 320 aircraft. In late November 2025, Airbus announced that intense solar radiation could corrupt flight-control data (specifically data handled by the “ELAC” - the Elevator & Aileron Computer) under certain conditions. This issue could affect approximately 6,000 aircraft. As of December 1, 2025, under 100 aircraft remain scheduled for maintenance. This conflict should be resolved before the holiday season. Subsequently, Airbus has identified new issues with the A320 aircraft. Some aircraft have panel problems due to a supplier, but the problem is confined to a limited number of aircraft. Inspections are currently underway on all potentially affected aircraft, and it is expected that this will not pose a significant issue for airlines. While it may appear minor, this incident has caused Airbus’s stock to decline by nearly 10%, and airlines are experiencing delays in aircraft deliveries, which could have serious consequences in the near future.