Finnair Suspends Flights to Estonia Amid Russian GPS Jamming
The Finnish airline has halted services to Tartu for a month due to persistent GPS disruptions attributed to Russian interference, affecting both military and civilian aviation.
- Finnair has paused its flights to Tartu, Estonia, from April 29 to May 31, following incidents where planes had to turn back due to GPS jamming.
- Russian GPS jamming in the Baltic region has escalated, impacting thousands of flights and raising safety concerns.
- The interference, seen as a form of hybrid warfare, has been condemned by Baltic states, which accuse Russia of violating international norms.
- Alternative navigation solutions are being installed at Tartu Airport to allow flights to resume safely.
- Experts warn that the increase in GPS disruptions poses significant risks to global aviation and maritime safety.