On Friday, November 24, 2023, i.e. yesterday, the directorate general of civil aviation, the regulator body of civil aviation, sent an advisory to all the Indian airlines, regarding the interference with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) in airspace. DGCA (the directorate general of civil aviation) unveiled action plans for the airlines amid the uncertainties that occurred due to emerging threats of Global Navigation Satellite System jamming and spoofing. For the unversed, reports spoofed the Global Positioning System in the Iran-Iraq region from an unidentified source in September this year, due to which navigation systems of some overflying flights got affected. Meanwhile, the civil aviation regulator issued a circular about interfering with the Global Navigation Satellite System. There are still a lot more details regarding the same that you have to read. Let’s delve deep into the details and find more information. Swipe down the page.
In September, the Global Positioning System of the overflying commercial flights and business planes was affected, indicating that the uncertainties caused threats of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) jamming and spoofing to the aviation sector. Moreover, a business flight reportedly almost entered the Iranian region without proper clearance at that time. Therefore, the regulatory body of the aviation sector issued a circular amid uncertainties causing threats to GNSS jamming and spoofing. Shift to the next section and read more details.
The recently issued advisory to the airlines clearly guides all stakeholders and presents a roadmap and action plan to face the menace of Global Navigation Satellite System interference in airspace effectively. In addition, DGCA’s advisory also emphasizes the evolving threats recognizes specific geographical regions where the incidents are observed, and underlines the potential effect on ground-based systems and aircraft. Continue reading this article for more details.
In recent times, the Director General of Civil Aviation formed an internal panel to take stock of the situation, sensitize operators, and start discussions with experts in the wake of growing instances of GNSS interference over airspace in the Middle East, on October 4. The advisory is based on the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s guidance on it and the panel’s recommendations. The advisory is applicable to all operators of the aircraft and ANSP (Air navigation service providers) Airports Authority of India. It defines the responsibilities and roles of each stakeholder in mitigating and monitoring the threat in a coordinated manner besides highlighting the reporting obligations as per regulatory requirements.