GPS Spoofing and Jamming Threaten Air Travel Safety

EASA and IATA Collaborate on Measures, But Quick Technical Solution Yet to Be Found

GPS spoofing and jamming incidents are increasingly threatening the safety of air travel, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) are collaborating to tackle the risks posed by these incidents.
Measures to counter these threats include sharing information about incidents and potential remedies, retaining traditional navigation aids as backup, and guidance from aircraft manufacturers to airlines on managing jamming and spoofing situations.
GPS spoofing involves transmitting fake signals that fool the receiver into calculating its position incorrectly, while jamming involves transmitting a radio signal strong enough to drown out those from GPS satellites.
Despite recent discussions, global regulators, aviation security specialists, and manufacturers have yet to agree on a quick technical solution to the issue.