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400% increase in GPS spoofing – workgroup established


GPS Spoofing Risk changes, grows 900 flights a day on average are now encountering GPS Spoofing Safety risks changing and growing: EGPWS primary concern GPS Workgroup established to address issue Troubling data shows a significant spike in GPS Spoofing over the last few months, wi

Safety layer of “Swiss Cheese” removed Other aircraft systems directly affected include TCAS, ADS-B, HUD guidance, and transponders. The Workgroup will run from July 17 to August 14, and will tackle the issue by collecting data and information, surveying flight crew, discussing the distinct elements of the problem, and producing a community report. 450 participants are registered to take part in the Workgroup, which includes representatives of industry organizations IFALPA, IFATCA, OPSGROUP, IBAC, EBAA, ECA, and BALPA.

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