AvTalk - Aviation Podcast AvTalk Episode 261: How the aviation industry is reacting to GPS spoofing
Mar 29, 2024
Matt Thurber from AIN Media Group discusses how the aviation industry is reacting to GPS spoofing. They also touch on major leadership changes at Boeing and FAA scrutiny of United's operations. The episode covers incidents like damage to an Emirates A380 and Southwest Flight 147. Emphasis is placed on the risks of GPS jamming and spoofing in aviation, as well as the future of navigation technologies.
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Daughter's Geography Skills
- Ian Petchenick's daughter identified a plane on a map of Africa during spring break.
- This suggests she's learning geography at school, exceeding his expectations.
GPS Jamming Map
- Flightradar24 released a GPS jamming map showing interference areas.
- This helps understand how pilots and airlines mitigate this issue.
Boeing Leadership Changes
- Boeing's CEO, David Calhoun, will step down at the end of 2024 after pressure from airlines and the public.
- Stan Deal, the head of Boeing's commercial airplanes division, was fired immediately.