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Skyband develops LEO-powered PNT unit to validate GPS on aircraft

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Skyband Systems, a Kirkland, Washington-based startup founded by former Starlink Aviation engineers and executives, is developing an aviation-grade positioning, navigation and timing unit that uses low Earth orbit signals to help aircraft detect and mitigate GNSS jamming and spoofing, an increasingly significant operational threat.

Discovered 2026-08-16T15:20:14.046611-07:00 | 2026-08-16T15:20:14.046611-07:00

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  • GNSS jamming and spoofing can undermine aircraft positioning, navigation and timing, creating a direct operational and safety concern for airlines, airports and regulators.
  • Skyband’s LEO-powered system targets GPS validation rather than relying solely on vulnerable GNSS signals, reflecting growing demand for resilient aviation navigation infrastructure.
  • The startup’s founding team includes former Starlink Aviation engineers and executives, linking the effort to emerging commercial satellite capabilities for aviation cybersecurity.
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