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[jcjeant]

Hi,

. . . . . . . Airbus has discovered that in some cases two Pitots can give matching, incorrect speed data, which could lead pilots to re-engage autopilot prematurely . . . .

Read more: CBC News - World - Airbus gives new warning on speed sensors

Airbus is warning pilots about a dangerous potential malfunction of speed sensors on aircraft like the Air France A330 that crashed into the Atlantic last year, killing all 228 people aboard, including a Canadian.

Malfunction and failure are different things
If it's a malfunction is to the manufacturer (or the airline) to fix it .. not the pilots !