Jakarta – Indonesian aviation authorities are requiring immediate inspections of Airbus A320 aircraft following a global emergency directive issued Friday by Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The directive, prompted by concerns over potential flight-control malfunctions caused by corrupted data [[1]], impacts roughly 26% of the A320s currently in operation within Indonesia. Passengers traveling between November 30th and December 4th are advised to confirm their flight statuses with airlines as disruptions are anticipated.
Jakarta –
Indonesian aviation authorities have directed all airlines operating within the country to verify the serviceability of the Aileron Elevator Computer (ELAC) on Airbus A320 aircraft before any further flights.
The directive follows an official notification issued by Airbus to its global operator base on November 28, 2025. The Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) subsequently received an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) effective 06:59 WIB on November 29, 2025. The EAD mandates adoption by all global aviation regulators, including Indonesia, to ensure flight safety. The recall is expected to cause disruptions to air travel within Indonesia, given the widespread use of the A320 aircraft by numerous domestic carriers.
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“Given the significant number of A320 aircraft operating in Indonesia, and similar models worldwide, this situation is anticipated to cause flight disruptions,” stated Director General of Civil Aviation, Lukman F. Laisa, according to the DGCA website on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The directive underscores the critical importance of proactive safety measures within the aviation industry.
The DGCA has been in contact with six Indonesian airlines that operate A320 aircraft: Batik Air, Super Air Jet, Citilink Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia, Pelita Air, and Transnusa.
A total of 207 A320 aircraft are registered with these carriers, with 143 currently in operation. Approximately 38 aircraft, or roughly 26% of the operating fleet, are affected by the airworthiness directive.
Passenger Advisory: Confirm Flight Schedules
Airlines are currently working to address the issue and mitigate potential delays or cancellations resulting from the required maintenance. The repair work is expected to take between three and five days from the date of the directive.
“We advise passengers with tickets for flights between November 30 and December 4, 2025, to confirm their departure schedules with their respective airlines,” Lukman said.
Lukman also urged all airport operators and airlines to carefully adjust operations in the event of delays or cancellations, prioritizing flight safety and consistently implementing risk mitigation procedures.
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