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Radio glitch triggers false hijack alert, German jets scramble

A radio frequency glitch caused a false hijack alert on a flight from Corfu to Nuremberg, prompting German authorities to scramble fighter jets for escort. The incident was resolved without harm, but highlights vulnerabilities in aviation communication systems. The specific cause of the glitch remains under investigation.

Al Jazeera2 days agoDE, GRengCredibility 53%View source

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Mosaic Score2.1
Model confidence0.9
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.5

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