Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Fokker Services Group has rolled out a new solution for protecting civil aircraft from the growing threat of GPS jamming and spoofing. Introducing the technology at the Dubai Airshow this week, the Dutch company said it actively counters these threats rather than simply detecting them.
According to Fokker, the unspecified active countermeasures provide a “full-spectrum” defense that maintains uninterrupted navigation and enhanced situational awareness for pilots. The company said the modification kits can be integrated with existing avionics suites, and it does not require additional pilot training.
GPS jamming and signal spoofing events have become a more common threat to civilian aircraft, especially in the Middle East and along Europe’s border with Russia. Multiple flight crews have experienced disruptions to their navigation and communications capabilities, resulting in flight diversions and go-arounds on approach.
The electronic warfare threats can impact systems such as flight management, ground proximity warnings, traffic collision avoidance, and terrain avoidance warnings. They can also interfere with satellite communications and air traffic control systems.
“Safety is at the heart of everything we do,” said Fokker Services CEO Menzo van der Beek. “We assembled a team of experts to develop a solution that directly addresses the hazards posed by GPS disruptions. With very positive test results and expected entry into service scheduled for January 2026 with undisclosed launching operators, we’re confident this solution will bring peace of mind to pilots, crews, and airlines.”

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