Air traffic controllers warned the FAA months before a deadly midair collision that Reagan Airport traffic levels were unsafe. Internal documents show the request was blocked to avoid political backlash.
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Airplanes “Teleported” During a Solar Storm — What Really Happened to GPS Over Europe
January 21, 2026
A massive solar storm in May 2024 caused severe GPS disruptions across Europe, making aircraft appear to “teleport” on tracking systems. While planes remained safe, the incident exposed vulnerabilities in the digital systems aviation depends on.


