Newcastle Airport

Newcastle International Airport has issued a statement as British holidaymakers are warned they could face travel disruption this weekend. A software update is being issued in some Airbus A320 aircraft as a "precautionary" measure after one of these planes was forced to make an emergency landing last month.

Gatwick Airport has said their could be delays, while Heathrow said it is not expecting any disruption to its flight schedule at this stage. Newcastle International Airport has also said the issues has "no impact" on operations.

In statement issued on social media, a spokesperson said: "We are aware of the global software issue that is affecting a number of Airbus A320 aircraft. The required maintenance on the aircraft currently has no impact on our operations.

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