Khaberni - Royal Jordanian has confirmed that its operational activities continue as usual without any impact, following a recent notice from Airbus concerning the potential impact on some aircraft in the A320 family due to problems caused by high solar radiation.
Royal Jordanian stated in remarks to Al-Mamlaka TV that after a detailed technical review and direct coordination with Airbus and regulatory bodies, none of its aircraft are subject to the mandatory technical measures mentioned in the notice. Accordingly, all Royal Jordanian flights will continue as per their usual schedule, without any expectation of disruptions or changes.
Royal Jordanian reaffirmed its absolute commitment to the highest standards of air safety, and its ongoing dedication to complying with the instructions of manufacturers and regulatory bodies. The company continues to work to ensure a safe, smooth, and comfortable travel experience for its passengers.
Several airlines around the world announced on Friday and Saturday that their flights were affected following the announcement by European company Airbus of immediate repairs to six thousand of its widely-used A320 model aircraft, in a comprehensive recall operation affecting more than half of the global fleet, causing disruptions worldwide.
The repair primarily involves returning to older computer software, but must be implemented before the aircraft can fly again.
A320 Aircraft Fault Analysis
In turn, Airbus revealed that an analysis of a recent incident onboard one of the A320 family aircraft showed that intense solar radiation could lead to damage to critical data of the flight control systems.
Airbus identified a large number of currently operating A320 aircraft that may be at risk, prompting it to take immediate precautionary measures in coordination with aviation authorities, by issuing an Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) to apply software updates and/or available technical solutions to ensure the safety of the aircraft.
This alert will be reflected in an emergency aviation directive to be issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The company acknowledged that the recommended measures might lead to operational disturbances for passengers and customers, expressing its apologies and reaffirming that safety remains its top priority.
