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“Reckless”: Russian GPS Jamming Blacks Out UK Defense Secretary’s Jet For Entire Flight

“Reckless”: Russian GPS Jamming Blacks Out UK Defense Secretary’s Jet For Entire Flight

A UK Defense Secretary's flight was deliberately targeted by a suspected Russian GPS jamming attack.

Aaron Bailey 2 months ago
Is It True That A $400 GPS Device Could Have Stopped The Collision Of American Airlines Flight 5342?

Is It True That A $400 GPS Device Could Have Stopped The Collision Of American Airlines Flight 5342?

A device providing ADS-B In capabilities could have given the pilots an additional 59 seconds to react to the impending ...

Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz 3 months ago
PNT: How The US Military Plans To Address GPS Jamming Vulnerabilities

PNT: How The US Military Plans To Address GPS Jamming Vulnerabilities

The US military is working on a range of answers to GPS jamming, including developing complementary systems.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How GPS Jamming & Airspace Closures Are Affecting Airline Routes

How GPS Jamming & Airspace Closures Are Affecting Airline Routes

Increased geopolitical tensions have resulted in multiple airspace closures and GPS jamming incidents.

Tatenda Karuwa 1 year ago
An Analysis: Why GPS Spoofing Is An Issue

An Analysis: Why GPS Spoofing Is An Issue

An intriguing issue facing the aviation industry.

Patricia Green 1 year ago
Explained: The US Space Force's "Resilient GPS" Satellite System

Explained: The US Space Force's "Resilient GPS" Satellite System

The US Space Force has initiated a program to increase the number of GPS satellites in order to create defense redundanc...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Explained: How GPS Interference Affects Aircraft & Why Military Powers Use It

Explained: How GPS Interference Affects Aircraft & Why Military Powers Use It

A spike in GPS attacks in the European region boarding Russia has affected flights and could be related to military tens...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Russia Is Allegedly Responsible For A Recent 63-Hour-Long Attack On GPS Signals, Here's What We Know

Russia Is Allegedly Responsible For A Recent 63-Hour-Long Attack On GPS Signals, Here's What We Know

The attacks have affected nearly 1,600 aircraft flying in the vicinity.

Trevin Christian Casinader 2 years ago
How Do Airliners Navigate?

How Do Airliners Navigate?

Airplanes, particularly large transport aircraft, use multiple techniques for navigation.

Anas Maaz 2 years ago
GPS Is 30 Years Old: Here’s How It’s Changed Aviation

GPS Is 30 Years Old: Here’s How It’s Changed Aviation

GPS helps pilots around the world navigate their flight routes.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Part Two: Another Look At More Fun & Quirky Names For Waypoints

Part Two: Another Look At More Fun & Quirky Names For Waypoints

Navigation made fun.

Jack Herstam 2 years ago
What Types Of Approaches Do Pilots Use & In Which Situations?

What Types Of Approaches Do Pilots Use & In Which Situations?

A guide to the different terms and what they entail.

Anas Maaz 3 years ago
How Aircraft Navigated Before GPS

How Aircraft Navigated Before GPS

Looking at the early days of aviation.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
Qantas Crew Told To Fly Through Radio Interference Allegedly From Chinese Military

Qantas Crew Told To Fly Through Radio Interference Allegedly From Chinese Military

Chinese warships in the Asia Pacific are believed to be responsible for disrupting radio transmissions and GPS, affectin...

Chris Loh 3 years ago
A Pilot's Guide To The Role Of GPS In Aviation

A Pilot's Guide To The Role Of GPS In Aviation

Getting lost is a thing of the past.

Jack Herstam 3 years ago
Navigational Fixes: What Are They & How Do Pilots Use Them?

Navigational Fixes: What Are They & How Do Pilots Use Them?

Pilots use a network of ground and satellite-based navigation devices to fly from airport to airport. Here's a closer lo...

Ryan Goodwin 3 years ago
FAA Publishes Alaska GPS Routes For Pilots To Avoid Dangerous Conditions

FAA Publishes Alaska GPS Routes For Pilots To Avoid Dangerous Conditions

The US FAA is developing new navigation routes for Alaska dependent on GPS as ground-based navigation aids face obsolesc...

Joe Kunzler 3 years ago
The Important Role Of GPS Technology During Landings

The Important Role Of GPS Technology During Landings

Why GPS approaches and landings might very well be the future of aviation.

Anas Maaz 4 years ago
French Regulator Claims Russia Is Jamming Commercial Aircraft Satellite Navigation

French Regulator Claims Russia Is Jamming Commercial Aircraft Satellite Navigation

According to DGAC, Russian military equipment used to block GPS-guided missiles is to blame for ongoing commercial GPS i...

Molly Russell 4 years ago
EASA Warns That The Ukraine Conflict Could Impact GPS In Europe

EASA Warns That The Ukraine Conflict Could Impact GPS In Europe

The European safety body is warning operators of GPS interference as a result of the conflict.

Luke Peters 4 years ago