Satellite antennas on regional jets caused cockpit radio interference

First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 7:47 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A satellite antenna installed near the cockpit radio on 24 regional jets caused static after pilots communicated with air traffic control. Moving the antenna resolved the interference.

SO WHAT?

The issue highlights a flight-safety and communications risk affecting multiple aircraft, although the reported technical fix limits ongoing disruption.

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A satellite antenna bolted to the roof of 24 regional jets sat close enough to the cockpit radio that pilots got a burst of static after every call to air traffic control, and moving it a few inches fixed it

Aug 21, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC