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What the Solar Radiation Event Revealed About Tech Ops Event Management

When solar radiation grounded Airbus fleets worldwide, two similarly sized airlines faced the same crisis — yet one recovered in 36 hours while the other needed 10 days. The difference? Tech Ops event management. One airline used a unified platform with real-time visibility, automated workflows, and shared context. The other relied on email, spreadsheets, and manual updates. This article breaks down why alignment speed determines recovery speed — and how airlines can strengthen event management to reduce disruption dramatically.