#PilotSafety

El Al Flight Crew Suffers Midflight Communication Disruption

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February 21, 2024 at 03:57PM Last week, hostile elements attempted to take over communications on an El Al plane flying from Phuket to Tel Aviv. The crew received misleading instructions, raising suspicions of potential danger. However, they switched to alternative communication and safely reached their destination. There are speculations about the responsible group, with authorities … Read more

Crucial Airline Flight Planning App Open to Interception Risks

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February 6, 2024 at 03:09PM Airbus-owned IT services company NAVBLUE’s Flysmart+ Manager app, used by airline pilots for crucial flight planning, had a disabled App Transport Security feature, making it vulnerable to attacks. Pen Test Partners discovered the issue, which could lead to unsafe takeoff and landing. The exploit was deemed difficult to execute but … Read more