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Flight disruption warning as Airbus requests 'immediate' modifications NHK

European aviation giant Airbus has requested immediate modifications to a "significant number" of A320 passenger jets currently in service.
An Airbus statement released on Friday says intense solar radiation may corrupt data crucial to flight controls. It also acknowledges that the request "will lead to operational disruptions."
Western media say about 6,000 aircraft around the world could be affected, raising concerns about flights already scheduled.

Quiz 1:
Which of the following European aviation giant has requested immediate modifications for a significant number of A320 passenger jets currently in service?
A. Boeing
B. Airbus
C. Embraer
D. ATR

Quiz 2:
What is the potential issue with the A320 passenger jets as per the statement released by Airbus?
A. Mechanical failure
B. Structural integrity concerns
C. Data corruption due to solar radiation affecting flight controls
D. Software glitch

Quiz 3:
Approximately how many aircraft worldwide could be affected by this issue according to Western media reports?
A. Around 1,000 aircraft
B. More than 6,000 aircraft (including the affected ones)
C. Less than 5,000 aircraft
D. Approximately 3,000 aircraft

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: B
Summary
Airbus requests immediate modifications for a significant number of A320 passenger jets due to potential data corruption from solar radiation affecting flight controls. Approximately 6,000 aircraft worldwide could be impacted, causing operational disruptions and concerns about scheduled flights.
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ID: 296d5a74-be1d-4b76-b708-c908d45c4e0c

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251129_05/

Date: Nov. 29, 2025

Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2025-11-29

Created: 2025/11/29 08:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:23

Last Read: 2025/11/29 09:48