WORLD NEWS FOR MONTENEGRO DIASPORA
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Airlines around the world are scrambling to conduct urgent checks on their fleets after aviation regulators issued a warning that unusually strong solar radiation could momentarily disrupt aircraft systems and impair pilot control.
The advisory followed a surge in solar activity that experts say has the potential to interfere with onboard electronics, navigation instruments, and even pilot situational awareness during long exposure at high altitudes. While regulators emphasize that no major incidents have been reported, they urged carriers to take “immediate precautionary measures.”
Airlines responded by accelerating scheduled maintenance, performing additional inspections on critical flight-control systems, and updating safety protocols for crews flying near polar routes—areas more vulnerable to radiation spikes. Some carriers also adjusted flight paths to reduce time spent in high-risk zones.
Pilots were instructed to monitor instruments for irregularities, switch to backup navigation methods if needed, and report any anomalies to air traffic control and company operations centers. Several airlines confirmed they were temporarily grounding select aircraft to complete enhanced diagnostic checks.
Experts say the radiation levels stem from an intense cycle of solar storms capable of producing energetic particles that can disrupt sensitive avionics. While such events are not unprecedented, the current levels have been strong enough to prompt global aviation alerts.
Regulators stressed that commercial air travel remains safe but acknowledged that the combination of prolonged exposure and high-altitude operations requires heightened vigilance.
As airlines complete inspections and adjust procedures, officials expect the disruptions to remain temporary. Still, the warning has renewed debate over the aviation industry’s vulnerability to space weather—and the need for stronger global monitoring as solar activity continues to rise.
Author: M.J
