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GPS Spoofing at Delhi Airport: Government Confirms No Flight Disruptions Despite Navigation Challenges
Dec 01, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The Indian government has confirmed that despite GPS spoofing incidents at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, flight operations remained unaffected as pilots switched to contingency protocols. The navigation interference, which primarily impacted approaches to Runway 10, has since been reported at multiple major Indian airports, prompting the DGCA to implement new reporting procedures and cybersecurity measures to address this emerging aviation security challenge.
DGCA Mandates 10-Minute Reporting Window for GPS Spoofing Incidents Following Delhi Airport Anomalies
Nov 11, 2025 11:52 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has implemented a new safety protocol requiring immediate reporting of GPS spoofing within 10 minutes of detection, following unprecedented navigation interference incidents near Delhi's international airport. This directive aims to enhance flight safety through rapid response to satellite navigation anomalies while authorities investigate potential cybersecurity threats to aviation infrastructure.