IndiGo, Air India Complete Majority of Airbus A320 Software Updates After ELAC Safety Alert

India’s Airbus A320 fleet has largely returned to normal operations after airlines completed the bulk of mandatory software resets issued under an emergency safety directive from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Major carriers — IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express — implemented the modifications rapidly, ensuring minimal flight disruptions and prioritising operational safety.

Most of India’s A320 Fleet Updated

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the following upgrade status across 338 A320-family aircraft:

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• IndiGo: 200 of 200 aircraft updated

• Air India: 100 of 113 aircraft (4 under maintenance, 9 not applicable)

• Air India Express: 23 of 25 aircraft updated (2 under maintenance for redelivery)

Air India said that more than 90% of its A320s have completed the required software realignment, adding:
“We expect to cover the entire fleet within EASA’s timeline. Passenger safety remains the highest priority.”

Background: Global ELAC System Malfunction

The emergency resets were triggered by a global issue affecting the Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) — a key flight control component. Airbus warned that intensive solar radiation could cause data corruption, prompting immediate operational action worldwide.

Minimal Impact on Flight Operations

Despite the scale of the updates:

• Air India reported zero cancellations, crediting engineering teams for round-the-clock work.

• Air India Express said its fleet is fully on track, with most aircraft already cleared after precautionary checks.

DGCA Confirms Full Safety Compliance

The DGCA said all operational A320-family aircraft in India have now been updated as required under the EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive. Airlines will continue coordinating with Airbus to ensure full compliance as remaining aircraft complete maintenance cycles.

With the major fleets upgraded, airline operations have stabilised, marking the effective end of the A320 software malfunction crisis for Indian carriers.