GPS Gone AWOL: How Russian Jamming Turned Von der Leyen’s Flight into a Retro Adventure
Is GPS jamming the latest Russian export? Ursula von der Leyen’s plane was forced into manual navigation over Bulgaria after alleged interference. The European Commission is buzzing with plans to tackle this, but when will they take off? In the meantime, Europe’s skies still promise safe travels—just maybe with a touch of nostalgia.
Hot Take:
Who needs GPS when you have a trusty old map and a compass? In a shocking twist of events that feels like a throwback to the age of aviation pioneers, GPS jamming has turned Europe’s skies into a real-life version of “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” But don’t worry, folks! Our planes are still in good hands—although they might be using those hands to manually fly us to our destinations.
Key Points:
- Ursula von der Leyen’s plane had to navigate manually due to suspected Russian GPS jamming.
- Bulgaria and the European Commission suspect Russia is behind the jamming.
- The EU is working on a plan to counter future GPS interference.
- EASA has proposed measures to mitigate risks from GPS jamming.
- Current aircraft are equipped with alternative navigation systems beyond GPS.
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