Messing with GPS, airliner comms in West Pacific, South China Sea

[Arjen]

Qantas has put out a warning about signals interference - satnav, altimeter, etc - in the West Pacific and South China Sea.

Australian airline Qantas issued standing orders to its pilots last week advising them that some of its fleet experienced interference on VHF stations from sources purporting to be the Chinese Military.


The Register has confirmed the reports.


The interference has been noticed in the western Pacific and South China Sea. Qantas has advised its crew to continue their assigned path and report interference to the controlling air traffic control authority.

Reported by The Register, March 20 2023

Purported Chinese warships interfering with passenger planes

Australian airline Qantas warns pilots to keep calm and carry on amid reports of satnav and altimeter jamming

www.theregister.com

Another piece here:

Chinese Warships Suspected of Signal-Jamming Passenger Jets

Attackers claiming to be part of the Chinese navy are making calls to commercial Qantas pilots midair, while GPS, comms systems, and altimeter instruments are all experiencing denial of service.

www.darkreading.com