Aviation

Airbus A320 Inspections Halt Flights After Pitch-Anomaly Tied to Solar Activity

EASA ordered inspections after a JetBlue A320 experienced an uncommanded, limited pitch-down on Oct. 30. Airlines grounded some jets while investigators probe a possible link to solar flares.

Airbus Links Avionics Anomalies to Intense Solar Radiation; U.S. Carriers Anticipate Limited Impact

Airbus attributes avionics anomalies on some jets to intense solar radiation. U.S. carriers say they expect only limited delays and are monitoring aircraft systems before the holiday rush.