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How Airlines Are Preparing for the Risks of Solar Storms

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Solar storms, also known as geomagnetic storms, are disturbances in Earth's magnetosphere caused by solar wind and solar flares. These events can have significant impacts on modern technology, including aviation systems. As air travel becomes increasingly reliant on advanced electronics and satellite-based navigation, the risks posed by solar storms are growing. Airlines and aviation authorities are taking proactive steps to understand and mitigate these risks, ensuring the safety and reliability of flights even during periods of heightened solar activity. This article explores how airlines are preparing for the risks of solar storms and the measures being implemented to protect air travel. This image captures a commercial airplane flying through a high-altitude atmosphere, surrounded by stunning aurora and solar storm activity. It highlights the challenges and risks posed by space weather, such as GPS disruptions and radiation exposure, and how airlines prepare for solar storms. I...