The global aviation industry is facing an unprecedented operational challenge. Airlines worldwide, particularly in South America, are rushing to install a software patch to protect their aircraft from cosmic radiation. This directive came after a serious incident confirmed that recent geomagnetic storms can 'corrupt' the memory of flight control computers, causing dangerous uncommanded maneuvers. Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive affecting the entire A320 family (bothceo andneo models). The flaw lies in the ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer) units, where a memory chip can misinterpret the aircraft's position and command a sudden 'nose down' dive. Major airlines like LATAM and JetSMART are working 24/7 to update hundreds of aircraft, a process that takes 30 to 120 minutes per plane. Passengers should be prepared for potential flight schedule changes.
