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A Jet Blue Flight Suddenly Dropped in the Sky. Now Expert Says 'Cosmic Rays’ from Distant Supernova Are to Blame

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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