Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) clarified on Saturday that its Airbus A320 fleet is fully safe despite a global software alert. Airbus recently announced a mandatory update to the ELAC-L104 flight control system affecting around 6,000 aircraft worldwide. PIA confirmed it never installed the faulty software, ensuring passenger safety and uninterrupted flight operations.
The alert followed an incident on October 30, when a flight from Mexico to New Jersey lost altitude, injuring multiple passengers. Investigations suggested strong solar radiation disrupted the plane’s ELAC data, prompting urgent warnings from global aviation authorities. Airlines including American, Delta, Air New Zealand, and Turkish Airlines were told to revert to a stable software version immediately.
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PIA emphasized that all its aircraft continue to operate normally. The airline said the ELAC-L104 patch was never applied on its fleet. Therefore, no flights will face delays, cancellations, or safety concerns due to the software update.
Authorities like the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued emergency instructions. These directed airlines to uninstall ELAC-L104 and revert to L103 Plus. The measures were precautionary to avoid potential malfunctions in the flight control system.
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PIA reassured passengers that it closely monitors global safety alerts and adheres to international standards. The airline also stated that crew and technical teams are ready to manage any emergencies efficiently. Travelers can continue flying with confidence as operations remain fully secure.