EASA and IATA Unveil Plan to Tackle GNSS Interference Risks

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have released a comprehensive action plan to mitigate the growing risks of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interference. The plan emerged from a jointly hosted workshop addressing increasing disruptions caused by GNSS signal interference.

With incidents of GNSS jamming and spoofing rising—particularly across Eastern Europe and the Middle East—the workshop concluded that a more coordinated global approach is essential. The strategy focuses on four key pillars: enhanced reporting, stronger mitigation measures, better use of infrastructure and airspace, and improved cross-agency coordination.

“GNSS disruptions are becoming more frequent and complex. Containment is no longer enough—we must build systemic resilience,” said Jesper Rasmussen, EASA’s Flight Standards Director. He emphasized the need for dynamic solutions through collaboration with the EU, IATA, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

According to IATA, GPS signal loss events increased by 220% between 2021 and 2024. “With continued geopolitical tensions, this trend is unlikely to reverse. We must reinforce system redundancies and ensure global alignment through ICAO,” said Nick Careen, IATA Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety, and Security.

Key Workshop Workstreams:

  • Reporting & Monitoring:
    Standardize radio calls and NOTAM codes.
    Implement real-time airspace monitoring and rapid information sharing.
  • Prevention & Mitigation:
    Tighten control over jamming devices.
    Support tech solutions to reduce false terrain alerts and improve GPS recovery.
  • Infrastructure & Airspace Management:
    Maintain backup nav-aid networks.
    Utilize military ATM resources and improve contingency planning.
  • Coordination & Preparedness:
    Enhance civil-military data sharing on GNSS RFI.
    Prepare for evolving threats, including those involving drones.

Held at EASA headquarters in Cologne on May 22–23, the workshop brought together more than 120 global experts from aviation, government, and research sectors.


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