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GPS failure grounds Azul’s Embraer E195-E2 fleet for nearly three hours

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Azul adjusted its network after its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft lost GPS reception when powered up on the ground, causing cancellations and delays. Embraer and Honeywell are investigating the issue; resetting the aircraft restores the signal only temporarily.

Discovered 2026-09-22T18:20:30.547359-07:00 | 2026-09-22T18:20:30.547359-07:00

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  • A GPS reception failure disrupted Azul’s E195-E2 operations for nearly three hours, creating cancellations and delays across its network.
  • Embraer and Honeywell are investigating a repeatable avionics issue in which resetting the aircraft restores GPS reception only temporarily.
  • The incident highlights the operational exposure created by a fleet-wide technical problem, even without an accident or reported injuries.

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