Standing orders to crew follow problems reported in Pacific region involving alleged GPS jamming, but airline says there are no safety concerns
Qantas has told pilots to fly through radio interference and GPS jamming reportedly coming from Chinese warships in Asia Pacific.
They say they are aware that some aircrafts have been called on particular platforms by military warships in the Pacific region, notably the SouthThey also added that in some cases, flights were provided with vectors to avoid using the airspace over the warship. The Australian and International Pilots Association president, and Qantas captain, Tony Lucas said that pilots were aware of the communication, and were well equipped to deal with them.“Qantas Group pilots are well trained and remain ready to manage these sorts of issues safely in accordance with defined procedures,” he said.
“They’re also not really saying anything to these flights. This is the case of somebody who says, I can, then that I will. It’s a whole continuation of international annoyance to get people to take notice.”
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