At 11:00 p.m. on November 28, 2025 (16:00 UTC), the aircraft manufacturer Airbus sent an emergency alert (AOT); at the same time, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) No. 2025-0268-E requiring airlines worldwide operating Airbus-manufactured aircraft including the A319, A320, and A321 to replace equipment or update the ELAC computer control software (altitude and direction control); effective before the first flight from 11:59 p.m. UTC on November 29, 2025 (6:59 a.m. on November 30, 2025 Vietnam time).
According to the airlines' reports (at 5:30 a.m. on November 29, 2025), the number of affected aircraft is 81/169 A320/A321 aircraft. Therefore, in the coming days, some flights of airlines will also be affected by the implementation of this directive.
Airlines have also reviewed and prepared materials, spare parts, software, and human resources for immediate implementation and set a goal of completing the contents as soon as possible according to the requirements of EASA and aircraft manufacturer Airbus. At the same time, they also urgently reviewed their operation plans, especially on November 30 and December 1, to make appropriate adjustments, promptly inform passengers, and minimize flight cancellations that affect passengers.
Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Uong Viet Dung affirmed: "This is a force majeure situation."
To ensure aviation safety, maintain smooth air transport operations, and limit impacts on passengers, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam issued Official Dispatch No. 5924/CD-CHK dated November 29, 2025, requiring Vietnamese airlines to: proactively organize immediate implementation and fully comply with the contents of EAD 2025-0268-E; based on the progress of EAD implementation, review operation plans, adjust flight schedules accordingly, and minimize impacts on passengers; promptly notify passengers of changes in flight schedules on all information channels and customer care; support and facilitate passengers in changing their itinerary due to flight cancellations and changes in flight times (no fees for flight changes, ticket refunds, and arrangements for the nearest flight); strictly implement the responsibilities and obligations of the carrier in case of flight delays or cancellations; Coordinate, support, and share resources to ensure the quality and progress of EAD implementation.
Regarding Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV), Van Don International Airport, based on the flight plan, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam requests coordination with Vietnamese and international airlines, Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) to ensure safe, secure and orderly operations at airports; support and serve affected passengers.
The assigned Airport Authorities coordinate with airports in coordinating operational activities; carry out on-duty, inspection, and supervision of safety and service quality at airports; handle issues arising at airports according to their authority, and prevent incidents that affect operational security and safety.
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