- Wizz Air enhances its Lido mPilot setup with GPS Interference Detection to increase navigational safety and operational resilience
- The feature provides real-time cockpit updates, fleet-level monitoring, and daily reports to support faster decision-making in affected airspace
- The solution was seamlessly integrated into Wizz Air’s operations through close and effective collaboration
Wizz Air, one of Europe’s largest and fastest-growing low-cost airlines, enhances its digital flight deck capabilities by integrating the new GPS Interference Detection feature within the Lido mPilot navigation solution from Lufthansa Systems. This step strengthens operational resilience in an increasingly complex airspace environment.
GPS jamming and spoofing events are on the rise globally, posing a significant challenge to airlines by degrading navigational accuracy, increasing pilot workload, and leading to potential delays or airspace restrictions. With the GPS Interference Detection feature, Wizz Air is now equipped to monitor and mitigate such risks in real time.
With the integration of GPS Interference Detection, pilots receive updates directly within Lido mPilot, allowing them to quickly recognize and respond to interference events which can arise during the flight. Additionally, Wizz Air benefits from operational visibility through fleet monitoring and daily reports. Together, these inputs enable faster and more precise decision-making in affected airspace, which helps reduce the risk of unnecessary diversions and supports efficient operations.
The solution is powered by GPSwise from SkAI Data Services, developed in collaboration with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences – Centre for Aviation. It detects spoofing and jamming activity in real time based on live ADS-B data, enabling crews and operations teams to respond quickly and effectively to potential threats. Lido mPilot and Lido eRoute Manual are the first charting applications on the market to include GPS Interference Detection, adding an important layer of protection to day-to-day workflows in the cockpit and on the ground.
“The ability to identify GPS interference is an important enhancement for our flight operations. The seamless integration into Lido mPilot gives our Pilots tremendous operational advantages while enhancing safety at the same time. We are relying on the Lido Charting applications since more than 10 years now and value this excellent collaboration; the innovative solution and the professionalism shown in such a fast rollout proves once more that we made the right decision to invest in our partnership with Lufthansa Systems on their Lido Pilot solutions,” said Diarmuid O Conghaile, Chief Operations Officer of Wizz Air.
“GPS interference is a growing challenge in global aviation, and timely detection is key,” said Andreas Medlhammer, Product Owner Lido Charting Applications at Lufthansa Systems. “By integrating GPS Interference Detection into Lido mPilot, we are equipping airlines with the tools to respond quickly and confidently. Wizz Air’s adoption of this capability underscores their strong focus on safety and operational resilience.”
Wizz Air has been using Lido navigation solutions from Lufthansa Systems for many years. The successful and efficient integration of GPS Interference Detection reflects the airline’s continued trust in the product portfolio and underlines the strong partnership between both companies.
