Boeing's Jeppesen Unit Sees Potential Ransomware Attack, Causes Flight Planning Disruptions

Boeing Co's BA unit Jeppesen was impacted by a cyber incident affecting access to its flight planning software.
Jeppesen, a U.S.-based firm, provides analytical services to air carriers.
"Our subsidiary, Jeppesen, experienced a cyber incident affecting certain flight planning products and services," Boeing spokesman Yukui Wang said in an email.
"There have been some flight planning disruptions, but at this time, we have no reason to believe that this incident poses a threat to aircraft or flight safety."
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A red banner at the top of Jeppesen's website said the company was experiencing technical issues with some of its products, services, and communication channels.
Jeppesen said that the receipt and processing of notices to air missions, which inform pilots and airlines about potential hazards during flights, have also been affected.
"We are in communication with customers and regulatory authorities and working to restore full service as soon as possible," Boeing's Wang said.
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