GNSS spoofing threatens airline safety, alarming pilots and aviation officials

24 September 2024
GPS World

AI Generated Summary

The increasing prevalence of Global Positioning System (GNSS) spoofing in commercial aviation is raising safety concerns and highlighting the need for robust alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (A-PNT) sources.

Despite disrupting some flights, the issue has not posed major safety risks, according to aviation safety officials.

The rise in spoofing incidents, which use fake signals to confuse aircraft navigation and safety systems, has become a growing issue for civilian flights worldwide.