IndiGo Nears 80% Completion on Airbus A320 Fleet Safety Update; Air India at 40%

India's leading carriers, IndiGo and Air India, have reported significant progress in implementing the mandatory software and hardware realignment on their Airbus A320-family aircraft. This critical update is a global directive issued by Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), aimed at enhancing fleet safety and operational reliability. Both airlines have affirmed that passenger safety and maintaining schedule integrity remain their paramount priorities throughout this extensive engineering effort.

IndiGo announced it has successfully completed the required safety update on 160 of its 200 affected Airbus A320-family aircraft, achieving nearly 80% compliance. The airline highlighted its dedicated engineering teams, who have been working around the clock to ensure fleet readiness, contributing to minimal flight delays and zero cancellations directly attributable to the update. IndiGo anticipates full compliance for its remaining aircraft well within the prescribed timelines.

Similarly, Air India confirmed it has completed the realignment on over 40% of its impacted A320-family fleet. The airline has managed to avoid any cancellations linked to the ongoing work, maintaining its network schedule largely intact. However, Air India cautioned that some flights might experience minor delays or rescheduling as the work progresses. Passengers are advised to check their flight status via the airline's website or contact centre before traveling.