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Latest development: Airbus says solar radiation may have affected the JetBlue flight, while experts dispute this explanation.
Experts say solar activity that day was unremarkable, challenging Airbus’s solar-radiation claim.
Cosmic rays could cause hardware issues by flipping bits in microelectronics, experts say.
Clive Dyer warns manufacturers must build more robust electronics for safety-critical systems.
The JetBlue incident prompted an update advisory affecting thousands of A320-family aircraft.
Space.com reports solar flares can be energetic but were not the cause on Oct. 30, per Dyer.
Dyer states cosmic rays can induce current in devices and cause hardware failures.
JetBlue flight in October prompted emergency responses and hospital evaluations for passengers.
Airbus’s statement linked to a software update for thousands of aircraft.
Experts emphasize the need for robust safety-critical electronics amid solar weather concerns.

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Airbus issues software recall for about 6,000 A320 family jets after a JetBlue incident and related investigations.
Investors were spooked as Airbus shares fell, then partially rebounded after updates on deliveries and guidance.
Airbus identified a quality issue with metal panels on some A320s, potentially affecting production and in-service aircraft.
Airbus attributed the panel problem to a supplier’s production process and noted only a portion may require action.
Airbus kept its 2025 delivery target but lowered it from 820 to 790 aircraft.
The JetBlue incident in October prompted authorities to issue an emergency airworthiness directive in November.
Airbus cited solar radiation as a factor that may corrupt data critical to flight controls in the ELAC system.
Airbus stated it would inspect potentially affected aircraft and determine necessary actions conservatively.
Airbus maintained its recent performance, with shares up around 24% for the year despite short-term volatility.
The article notes Airbus faces ongoing delivery pressure as it works toward annual targets.

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JetBlue Airbus A320 suddenly dropped altitude on Oct. 30, forcing an emergency landing in Tampa, injuring at least 15 passengers.
Space.com notes initial Airbus statement cited solar radiation as a possible cause, later considered unlikely due to unremarkable solar activity on Oct. 30.
Experts cited by Space.com say cosmic rays can interact with electronics to cause single-event upsets that affect aircraft sensors and computers.
The article explains cosmic rays originate from supernovas and produce showers of particles that strike Earth’s atmosphere continually.
The piece also references a past incident, Qantas Flight 72 in 2008, as a precedent for understanding single-event upsets in aircraft electronics.
Space.com highlights that manufacturers have rolled out software updates to harden electronics against single-event upsets.
The article notes solar activity remains a related risk, though it cannot fully account for the October incident.
Senior writer Tereza Pultarova provides context on space weather and its impact on aviation safety.
The report underscores the importance of robust electronics and ongoing industry vigilance for safety-critical systems.

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