Topic: Eurocontrol

3 chapters across the catalog

Preemptive Prosecution
Episode 626 2:35:18 - 2:37:38

626: Preemptive Prosecution

European Radar Anomalies and Solar Flare Interference

Reports of aircraft vanishing from radar screens over Europe for 20-minute intervals are attributed to massive X-class solar flares rather than military interference. Eurocontrol sources suggest that these anomalies are more common than reported and often affect GPS and radio communications. The lack of mainstream media coverage regarding solar activity and its impact on technology is highlighted.

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Episode 192 13:28 - 22:28

192: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

Eurocontrol Volcanic Ash Exercises, Flight Safety Skepticism

Eurocontrol reportedly conducted volcanic ash disaster exercises in Italy in November 2009 but had not prepared for an Icelandic eruption despite the common transatlantic flight paths over the region. Airlines such as KLM and Lufthansa conducted test flights through the purported ash zones, finding no damage to engines or significant ash accumulation. The total shutdown of European airspace is characterized as a government-led overreaction based on computer models rather than empirical aviation data.