Vessels claiming to be Chinese warships are messing with passenger planes
But while interfering with VHF can be disruptive, what is more concerning is the IFALPA said it has “reason to believe there may be interferences to GNSS and RADALT as well.”
RADLT is aviation jargon for radar altimeter - an instrument that tells pilots how far they are above ground. So they can avoid hitting it. GNSS is the Global Navigation Satellite System.Of course, there is no telling if China is merely testing out its capabilities, performing these actions as a show of power, or has a deeper motive.
IFALPA recommended pilots who experience interference do not respond to warships, notify dispatchers and relevant air traffic control, and complete necessary reports. China has asserted more control over Asia Pacific waters. Outgoing Micronesian president David Panuelo recently Beijing of sending warnings to stay away from its ships when entered his country’s territory. In an explosive letter, Panuelo said China also attempted to take control of the nation's submarine cables and telecoms infrastructure. ®
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