EASA Reports Significant Increase in GPS Jamming and Spoofing Affecting European Aviation
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has reported a substantial increase in GPS jamming and spoofing incidents, particularly in regions such as the south and eastern Mediterranean, Black Sea, Middle East, Baltic Sea, and Arctic. According to EASA's updated Safety Information Bulletin in July 2026, the severity, intensity, and sophistication of these interferences have escalated. Data compiled by navigation start-up Skyband Systems, as reported by Aviation Week, indicates that the number of 'tail-days' of GPS degradation doubled from approximately 40,000 in August 2025 to about 80,000 by the end of July 2026. Business jets were among the most affected aircraft types, following Airbus A320 family and Boeing widebodies. These disruptions can lead to inconsistent position readings, false terrain warnings, and necessitate rerouting or diversions. EASA recommends specific contingency procedures, enhanced crew training, and prompt reporting of all interference events to manage these growing risks. The...
