EASA and EUROCONTROL launch plan to counter rising GNSS interference threat

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and EUROCONTROL have released a joint Action Plan to safeguard European aviation against increasing interference with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

The initiative responds to a growing number of signal disruptions—particularly near conflict zones—that threaten aircraft navigation and operational resilience. While aviation can function without GNSS, such interference can impact efficiency, capacity, and safety margins.

The plan outlines coordinated short-, medium-, and long-term measures, including improved monitoring and data-sharing, harmonised procedures for pilots and air traffic controllers, and clearer responsibilities across the aviation sector. It also calls for enhanced cooperation between civil and military stakeholders to ensure faster, aligned responses.

In the longer term, the plan promotes collaboration with manufacturers and the avionics industry to develop more interference-resistant systems.

Overall, the strategy aims to maintain safe operations, minimise disruption to airspace capacity, and strengthen the resilience of GNSS-dependent aviation infrastructure across Europe.