Archive · 14 Dec 2025
IATA Warns of Rising GPS Spoofing and Jamming Incidents
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned about a rise in GPS spoofing and jamming incidents that are affecting flights around the world.
GPS spoofing and jamming happen when someone tries to trick a plane's navigation system by sending false signals.
This is a big concern because it can make flying less safe.
IATA says that the number of these incidents has gone up a lot, and pilots need to be more careful.
In India, there have been almost 2,000 reports of GPS problems since late 2023.
IATA thinks that these problems are mostly happening because of military activities in conflict areas, not because someone is trying to hurt planes on purpose.
They are working to make sure everyone knows about this problem and to find better ways to deal with it.
IATA reports a significant rise in GPS spoofing and jamming incidents affecting global flights.
GPS loss rate per 1,000 flights increased from 31 in 2022 to 56 in 2024, with a projected 59 in 2025.
Incidents reported at major Indian airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai.
IATA attributes the rise to military responses in conflict zones, not targeted attacks on civil aviation.
India's civil aviation ministry reported 1,951 GPS interference issues since November 2023.
- Who
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its member airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet
- What
- Increasing incidents of GPS spoofing and jamming affecting flights globally
- When
- Incidents have been rising, with a significant increase noted in recent years; 1,951 reports in India since November 2023
- Where
- Globally, including the Middle East, Eastern Europe, India, Asia, and Venezuela; specific airports in India affected include Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai
- Why
- GPS spoofing and jamming are often byproducts of military responses to airspace management around conflict zones, not specifically targeting civil aviation
- Organization
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Airlines Represented
- 360 airlines (80% of global air traffic)
- GPS Loss Rate (2022)
- 31 per 1,000 flights
- GPS Loss Rate (2024)
- 56 per 1,000 flights
- GPS Loss Rate (2025, projected)
- 59 per 1,000 flights
- GPS Interference Reports in India (Nov 2023 - Present)
- 1,951
- Affected Airports in India
- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai
- IATA's Response
- Raising awareness, advocating for better coordination and communication
