General · 25 May 2026

RAF jet loses GPS, devices near Russian border

Flight systems and personal devices stopped working during a three-hour journey close to Russian territory, raising fresh concerns over aircraft safety in the region. John Healey was travelling back from Estonia when the RAF plane carrying him experienced GPS interference around May 21. Pilots switched to other navigation methods after the Dassault Falcon 900LX lost satellite signals near the Russian border.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 May 2026 at 3:19

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