FAA Issues Cautionary Notices for Central and South American Airspaces

The Federal Aviation Administration has warned airlines about potential military activities and GPS interference over parts of Central and South America. Notices were issued for parts of Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and the eastern Pacific Ocean, urging airlines to exercise caution when flying over these regions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-01-2026 01:07 IST | Created: 17-01-2026 01:07 IST
FAA Issues Cautionary Notices for Central and South American Airspaces
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday that it has issued a series of warnings to airlines regarding potential risks over certain Central and South American regions.

Citing possible military activities and GPS interference, the FAA highlighted areas including parts of Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador, as well as segments of the eastern Pacific Ocean.

The administration urged airlines to exercise heightened caution when navigating these airspaces to ensure passenger safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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