Planes are under attack from GPS jamming – can we find a fix?
Disruptions to GPS signals, affecting transatlantic flights, prompt concerns as aircraft face jamming over Europe and the Middle East. Efforts are ongoing to develop alternative navigation methods to ensure safety.
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Disruptions to GPS signals, initially observed near war zones in Europe and the Middle East, are now impacting the busiest oceanic airspace globally, with over 1700 transatlantic flights crossing between Europe and North America daily. A growing number of these flights have encountered unreliable GPS service over Europe or the Middle East, leading to concerns as they enter oceanic airspace. Air traffic controllers report daily incidents of aircraft facing jamming before crossing into the ocean. Efforts are underway to address the issue, with a focus on developing alternative navigation methods to ensure the safety and efficiency of transatlantic flights. The race is on to find solutions to combat GPS jamming and spoofing, which have become a pressing concern for aviation authorities and airlines operating in the affected regions.
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