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• David Kaminski-Morrow
French investigators are examining a substantial flightpath deviation by a Wamos Air Airbus A330-200 during its approach to La Réunion after the twinjet experienced disruption to satellite-based navigation on a service from Paris. The inquiry adds to scrutiny of navigation resilience during airline operations over remote regions.
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French investigators are examining a substantial flightpath deviation by a Wamos Air Airbus A330-200 during its approach to La Réunion after the twinjet experienced disruption to satellite-based navigation on a service from Paris. The inquiry adds to scrutiny of navigation resilience during airline operations over remote regions.
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