A320 Software Issue Grounds Planes in Australia, New Zealand

An Airbus SE A320 aircraft operated by Jetstar Airways at Sydney Airport in Sydney. — An Airbus SE A320 aircraft operated by Jetstar Airways at Sydney Airport in Sydney.
Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

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By Matthew Brockett

November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM UTC

Updated on

November 29, 2025 at 5:13 AM UTC

Airbus SE’s warning that thousands of its A320 jets need an urgent software upgrade grounded aircraft in Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, causing travel delays.

Qantas Airways Ltd. subsidiary Jetstar, which operates in both countries, said it has canceled about 90 flights across its network and a number have also been delayed, while Air New Zealand Ltd. said around 20 services would be canceled across the weekend with its schedule expected to return to normal by Monday.