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Watchdog report finds U.S. air traffic communications ‘incredibly insecure,’ urging FAA action

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A government watchdog report cited by Sen. Ron Wyden says communications between U.S. air traffic controllers and commercial aircraft are “incredibly insecure.” The findings call on the Federal Aviation Administration to take steps to address identified threats to a core operational communications system.

Discovered 2026-09-21T08:20:02.972096-07:00 | 2026-09-21T08:20:02.972096-07:00

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  • The report identifies weaknesses in communications between air traffic controllers and commercial aircraft, raising a direct aviation-safety and operational concern.
  • Pressure on the FAA to address the threats could lead to new security requirements, mitigation measures or investment priorities for aviation communications infrastructure.

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