November 30, 2025 – Europe / U.S. – Airbus SE has temporarily grounded affected aircraft after a JetBlue flight experienced a sudden drop in altitude, raising safety concerns amid the busy Thanksgiving travel period.

The aviation giant reported that a software issue impacting its leading aircraft models prompted airlines worldwide to act quickly, implementing updates to prevent potential disruptions.

Airlines have been working to update aircraft systems immediately, ensuring passenger safety while minimizing delays during one of the year’s busiest travel weekends.

Airbus has emphasized that the grounding is precautionary and that teams are actively investigating the software glitch to restore full operational capacity.