FAA Issues Caution for Flights Over Latin America

Airlines advised to stay alert due to military activities and GPS interference in Central and South America.

FAA Warns Airlines to Exercise Caution Over Central & South American Airspace Amid Military Activity and GPS Risks

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a set of warnings to airlines flying over parts of Central America and South America, citing concerns about potential military activities and GPS interference that could pose safety risks.

According to the FAA’s notice, airlines should be cautious when operating in airspace over regions including Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and surrounding areas of the eastern Pacific due to evolving security conditions.