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Airlines worldwide quickly responded to a major software glitch affecting over 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft by reverting to previous software versions and planning hardware upgrades for older jets, minimizing disruptions during the busy holiday travel season, with US airlines on track to complete necessary updates by Sunday midnight.
Two Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 planes clipped wings on a taxiway at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, with a total of 271 people aboard, resulting in no injuries. The collision occurred during pushback from the gate, described as a "low-speed contact," and Delta teams are working to reaccommodate customers to their final destinations while investigating the incident.
A San Francisco-bound United Airlines flight, carrying 150 passengers and five crewmembers, experienced a hydraulic leak and a small amount of smoke around the landing gear as it approached SFO, but was able to land safely with emergency vehicles standing by as a precaution. This incident is the latest in a series of mechanical problems involving United Airlines flights, including a Japan-bound flight losing a wheel, a Sydney-bound flight turning back due to maintenance issues, and a Mexico City-bound flight diverting to LAX due to hydraulics problems.
Both pilots of a Batik Air Airbus A320 fell asleep at the same time during a domestic flight in Indonesia, leaving the aircraft unattended for up to 28 minutes. The incident occurred due to fatigue, with one pilot having permission to nap and the other unintentionally falling asleep. When discovered, the pilots falsely claimed they were experiencing radio issues. This highlights the potential risks of pilot fatigue and the need for improved crew scheduling and aviation safety measures.
An American Airlines Airbus A320 made a hard landing at Kahului Airport in Hawaii, resulting in six individuals being hospitalized, including five flight attendants and one passenger. The aircraft experienced an issue upon landing but was able to taxi to the gate under its own power. The flight, carrying 167 passengers and seven crew members, was en route from Los Angeles to Maui. The airline stated that the safety of its customers and team members is its top priority, and no further details about the incident were provided by American Airlines or the FAA.
An American Airlines Airbus A320 made a hard landing at Kahului Airport in Maui, injuring six people. The cause of the incident is unclear, and the aircraft has been taken out of service for inspection. This comes amidst a series of flight-related incidents, raising concerns about flight safety.
A Ural Airlines flight with 159 people on board made an emergency landing in a field in Russia after the pilot feared running out of fuel. The plane was flying from Sochi to Omsk when a failure in the hydraulic system increased fuel consumption, prompting the pilot to land in a field near the village of Kamenka successfully. No injuries were reported, and a criminal investigation has been opened into the incident. The airline's CEO dismissed claims that the incident was due to shortages of spare aircraft parts caused by Western sanctions.