Aer Lingus has said a limited number of its Airbus A320 planes are impacted by the software update requirement and it expects no significant operational disruption. Photograph: Barry CroninAer Lingus has said a limited number of its aircraft are affected by an urgent direction for software updates, but it does not expect “significant” flight disruption. The company said a significant number of its A320 fleet, encompassing more than 6,500 jets in total, may be impacted by the required fix, according to a statement sent by the European plane maker on Friday. In a statement on Friday, Aer Lingus said: “In Aer Lingus’ case a limited number of aircraft are impacted, and the airline is taking immediate steps to complete the required software installation. American Airlines Group said about 340 jets are affected, and that the vast majority will receive the update today and tomorrow.
