Planes were built to trust GPS signals. Jamming and spoofing in the Middle East and Ukraine have diverted flights and caused inaccurate onboard alerts.
Tag: Airlines and Airplanes
Viktor Belenko, Who Defected to the West in a Jet Fighter, Dies at 76
Among the highest-profile figures to flee the Soviet Union, he brought with him a secret weapon and firsthand experience behind the Iron Curtain.
Why the Atlantic Jet Stream Is Helping Some Flights Arrive Early
Flights traveling west to east over the Atlantic Ocean this week have had the wind on their side, pushing some landing times up to an hour ahead of schedule.
Why the Atlantic Jet Stream Is Helping Some Flights Arrive Early
Flights traveling west to east over the Atlantic Ocean this week have had the wind on their side, pushing some landing times up to an hour ahead of schedule.
Air Canada Apologizes for Questioning a British Lawmaker About His Background
The airline and Canadian immigration officials were accused of singling out the lawmaker, Mohammad Yasin, “because his name was Mohammad.”
How $17.2 Million in Gold and Cash Disappeared From Toronto’s Airport
A lawsuit offers a glimpse into the victim’s view of the April heist, though the case remains unsolved.
China’s Military is Making Risky Moves and Adding Nuclear Warheads, U.S. Says
The Defense Department said in a report to Congress that Beijing’s “coercive” air intercepts were aimed at intimidating U.S. forces in the region.
American Airlines, Other Major Airlines Suspend Flights to Israel
Government agencies across the globe have also urged airlines to exercise caution when flying in Israeli airspace.
Hamburg Airport Suspends Flights Over Threat to Iranian Plane
All flights were suspended for more than an hour, but after what security officials said was a vigorous search, the airport reopened.
China Conducts Major Military Exercises in Western Pacific
The drills, which appear to simulate a blockade of Taiwan, are believed to be in response to recent military drills between the United States and allies.