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Jetstar Grounds 34 Aircraft After Mid-Air Incident

11/29/2025

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  • Jetstar grounded 34 of its 85 Airbus A320 aircraft in Australia to perform a mandatory software update after a mid-air incident injured passengers.
  • Jetstar canceled 90 flights.
  • Airbus issued a maintenance directive to reverse a previous software upgrade that caused a malfunction.
  • Air New Zealand canceled 12 flights.
  • Both airlines are informing passengers and offering flexible options for affected travelers.