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Solar Flare Impact Triggers Global Rush for Urgent Airbus Safety Fix

A unusual and concerning solar radiation interference issue has forced airlines and aviation authorities around the world to enter emergency mode.

Carriers rushed to update software on over 6,000 Airbus airplanes over the weekend after a safety guideline warned that strong solar activity might interfere with vital flight control systems, especially on the well-liked Airbus A320 family.