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Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing

A deliberate electronic attack that manipulates GNSS signals to provide false position or timing data to aircraft, endangering navigation and surveillance integrity (ICAO Annex 10, EASA SIB 2020-07).

Quick answer: A deliberate electronic attack that manipulates GNSS signals to provide false position or timing data to aircraft, endangering navigation and surveillance integrity (ICAO Annex 10, EASA SIB 2020-07).

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Quick answer

A deliberate electronic attack that manipulates GNSS signals to provide false position or timing data to aircraft, endangering navigation and surveillance integrity (ICAO Annex 10, EASA SIB 2020-07).

Why it matters

Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing?

In this glossary, Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing refers to: A deliberate electronic attack that manipulates GNSS signals to provide false position or timing data to aircraft, endangering navigation and surveillance integrity (ICAO Annex 10, EASA SIB 2020-07).

How is Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC warned all flights of suspected Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing near the border region."

Why does Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing matter in aviation?

Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing?

Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing belong to?

In this glossary, Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A deliberate electronic attack that manipulates GNSS signals to provide false position or timing data to aircraft, endangering navigation and surveillance integrity (ICAO Annex 10, EASA SIB 2020-07).

Operational example

ATC warned all flights of suspected Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing near the border region.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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