British Airways flight BA1458 from London Heathrow to Edinburgh declared a squawk 7700 emergency at 13,000 feet.
Airbus A320
Airbus is working to bring its aircraft delivery flow back in line with production levels before the second half of 2026, following disruptions linked to manufacturing defects and administrative delays.
Aircraft evacuation standards require rapid response, yet evolving passenger demographics are challenging compliance timelines.
Airbus wins a $15.8 billion order for 101 A320neo aircraft from China Eastern, strengthening its dominance in China’s aviation market.
A serious aviation incident occurred at Brussels Airport (BRU) when a SAS or Scandinavian Airlines (SK) aircraft mistakenly attempted to take off from a taxiway instead of a runway.
Passengers from a JetBlue A320 flight that suddenly lost altitude are suing Airbus and Thales, alleging unsafe flight control software.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Notice of Enforcement Discretion on December 10, 2025, exempting airlines from customer service commitments during cancellations caused by emergency airworthiness directives.
Air New Zealand (NZ) faced an in-flight engine shutdown on an Airbus A320 after a defective fire switch triggered an emergency diversion to Auckland (AKL).
Airbus has reported a supplier-related quality defect in metal panels installed on some A320 aircraft, affecting global operators.
Airbus grounds 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after a solar radiation software flaw triggers major global flight disruptions.