[Scan-DC] Now we have to worry about aviation encryption, too?

[Brian R]

Or, more specifically, using an encrypted data-based system rather than voice for ATC:

According to the article, more than 50 airports in 15 countries have replaced voice with data transmissions with this new system, although I assume it'll be a while before it's widespread.

https://airwaysmag.com/airports/nasa-digital-comms-airports/
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NASA Ushers in Digital Revolution for Airport Communications | Airways Magazine<https://airwaysmag.com/airports/nasa-digital-comms-airports/>
According to NASA, Just how far airport technology has fallen behind has become too clear to ignore as consumer wireless networks have become readily available.In a nutshell, your smartphone has a faster, more reliable and secure connection than your Pilot’s communication system. Passengers on board aircraft have high-speed internet connections on their mobile devices, “but the bandwidth ...
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