AirAsia Implements Urgent Software Update for Airbus A320 to Meet EASA Directive
AirAsia accelerates the software update for its Airbus A320 fleet to meet the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive, ensuring flight safety. Passengers will be notified of any changes.
AirAsia announced on November 29, 2025, that it is starting the process of updating the software on its Airbus A320 fleet to comply with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)'s Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD). The directive requires all Airbus A320 aircraft to update their software to ensure the highest standards of airworthiness and safety.
The update will begin immediately and is expected to be completed within 48 hours. This action affects only the Airbus A320 fleet and will not impact the A330 fleet. According to sources from Airbus, up to 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft worldwide could be affected by the directive.
AirAsia confirmed that affected passengers will be directly notified about any potential disruptions or alternative options available to them. Passengers can track real-time updates about their flights through the AirAsia MOVE app or AskBo, and they will be informed via the email they registered with the airline.
CEO Bo Lingam emphasized that AirAsia is committed to completing the software updates swiftly and efficiently, aiming to minimize any inconvenience for passengers. He also extended thanks to the airline’s engineering team, who are working 24/7 to meet the required deadline.
"We understand the temporary inconvenience this may cause, but this update is crucial to maintaining the highest safety standards in our operations," Bo Lingam said.
This swift response underscores AirAsia's dedication to maintaining the highest levels of flight safety while ensuring minimal disruption to passengers.
