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December B777 DXB - SEA Descent

2023 MEDICAL-PASSENGER ILLNESS- MEDICAL SUPPORT CONTACTED ON GROUND
It was reported that a wchc passenger boarded with their family members, with the necessary approval to travel. During cruise,
passenger was having breathing difficulties, oxygen was administered and GMS contacted. GMS then advised that oxygen was no
longer required as the passengers vital signs were all ok. A request for medical services to meet the passenger was not required at
this time. After landing and when the aircraft parked at the gate the purser reported to the captain that during descent,
approximately 10 to 15 mins before landing the passenger started having the same breathing difficulties and a cabin crew member
administered oxygen to the passenger and continuously monitored them throughout the landing. As soon as the doors opened the
purser asked for medical services. The medical services arrived and quickly attended to the sick passenger.
Flight Safety update: The cabin crew completed the illness report I/I 49276 regarding the event.

September B777 DXB - SEA Approach

2023 GO-AROUND - INSUFFICIENT VISUAL REFERENCE
Flight Safety update: A go-around was flown below minimums when the rain intensified and visual reference was lost. The second
apprpach was sucessfull.

B777 DXB - SEA Approach

UNSTABLE APPROACH - VERTICAL PROFILE – GO-AROUND
During the ILS approach to runway 34R, the aircraft encountered glideslope fluctuations. In response, Bulletin EAD 124 R2 was
implemented. The glideslope could not be captured again and a go-around was flown from 1,000 feet AAL. An RNP approach for
runway 34R was followed on the subsequent approach.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate a possibility of minor momentary glideslope fluctuation at an altitude of 2,200 feet AAL.
The autopilot was disengaged when passing 2,100 feet AAL and the flight directors were not followed leading to a vertical speed
increase to 1,420 feet per minute. A glidepath deviation of 0.4 dot below the glideslope was recorded before the rate reduced to
176 feet per minute. At 1,100 feet AAL, the flight directors were cycled and the LOC captured. The glideslope remained armed as
the aircraft was 1.0 dot below the glidepath and vertical speed mode with a rate of descent of 1,000 feet per minute was selected
on the MCP. At 677 feet AAL a GPWS GLIDESLOPE warning activated and the flight crew performed a standard go-around from 657
feet AAL with a deviation of 1.49 dot below the glideslope.

August B777 DXB - SEA Approach

2023 ATC INSTRUCTED ALTITUDE NOT ADHERED TO
During approach the ATC instructed the flight to cross waypoint KENMO at 5,000 feet, however the flight inadvertently remained on
VNAPV PTH and the aircraft crossed the waypoint at 4,500 feet. The approach continued.
Flight Safety update: There was no traffic conflict during the event. The closest traffic was ahead at 2.7 NM on approach to KSEA.
The concerned waypoint is not coded with an altitude restriction hence it was an infringement of an ATC altitude restriction. Flight
crew are reminded of the importance to comply with ATC restrictions to assure adequate separation with other surrounding traffic

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B777 DXB - SEA Approach

GLIDESLOPE SIGNAL INTERFERENCE - CONTINUED
Established on the ILS approach to runway 34L, a glideslope interference occurred. The autopilot was disengaged and the
approach continued.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate a pitch mode failure activation at 6.6NM for four seconds. The approach was continued
and the aircraft maintained a stable vertical profile.

May 2023 B777 SEA - DXB Parked pre flight

NEW OFP STANDARDS
The reporter made several comments regarding possible improvements on the new OFP standard.
Flight Safety update: FOS replied that the comments have been acknowledged and will be considered for future changes to the OFP
format.

B777 SEA - DXB Pushback

BYPASS PIN NOT SHOWN AFTER PUSHBACK
Flight Safety update: The report has been forwarded to the respective Engineering Regional Manager for follow up.

March 2023 B777 DXB - SEA Approach

DISCONTINUED APPROACH- ATC -TRAFFIC
Conducting the RNAV Y 16L approach passing 2,900 feet, ATC instructed to discontinue the approach and climb to 4,000 feet due
to traffic at KBFI airport. A discontinued approach was then flown to a second vector for the same approach.
Flight Safety update: The other traffic was a Cessna Citation landing on KBFI

B777 SEA - DXB Parked pre flight

AIRCRAFT OVERFUELLED - 3.3 TONNES
Flight Safety update: The Engineering Regional Manager requested SEA BA engineering debrief the concerned engineer involved
and to ensure all certifying staff follows EPM 08-019 for fuel operation.

January B777 SEA - DXB Parked pre flight

2023 MEDICAL-CABIN CREW ILLNESS-STOOD DOWN FROM DUTY-GROUND MEDICAL SUPPORT CONTACTED
During the pre-flight briefing/check in a cabin crew member fell ill. Ground Medical Support were contacted and as per their advice
medication was administered. The cabin crew member was stood down from duty.
Flight Safety update: A copy of this report has been sent to the cabin crew manager to ask if a fatigue form was completed as the
cabin crew complained of fatigue.
The CCM has since replied to state: No fatigue report was completed. This has nothing to do with fatigue. The cabin crew had a
lung infection and was hospitalised after arriving and was under treatment.

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November B777 DXB - SEA Approach

2022 GLIDESLOPE SIGNAL INTERFERENCE - SIGNAL DISTURBANCE - CONTINUED
During ILS approach to runway 34R, the glideslope signal was disturb causing slightly higher pitch changes and eventually a
degraded GS FMA mode. The required Bulletin was applied and the approach continued to land.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data is not available. The GS critical area is right where all aircraft departing RWY 34R are staged
awaiting departure (Example included below). There are at least 4 aircraft awaiting departure on RWY 34R while UAE is on final,
there are multiple aircraft that depart prior to the arrival, the last of which departs when UAE229 is on a 5.45 mile final. The
proximity of TWY B to RWY 34R can have a small impact to the instrument equipment for aircraft landing RWY 34R. If the conditions
were low enough to warrant protection of any critical areas we would have been more restrictive to aircraft on the ground and
their respective positions. As it was not, this is a typical operation for us here at SEA. The limiting factors of our available real estate
play a key role in this situation developing and is a primary reason that the outboard runway (RWY 34L) is the preferred arrival
runway. I hope this sheds some light on the airport environment and our operation.

October B777 DXB - SEA Approach

2022 GLIDESLOPE SIGNAL INTERFERENCE - DISCONTNUED APPROACH
During the ILS approach to runway 34R , the approach was discontinued from 3,800 feet QNH due to a glideslope signal
interference. The subsequent RNAV approach was successful.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate that a pitch mode failure activated at 3,800 feet QNH and the approach was
discontinued. Glideslope signal interference on runway 16L and 34R are a know occurrence in SEA. The station CCI warns of the
possibility and advises flight crews to consider the RNAV(RNP) approach.

September B777 DXB - SEA Approach

2022 AIRPORT NAVIGATION- GS INTERFERENCE
Vectored for ILS 34R and initially cleared approach from 3000 ft QNH with ILS approach positively identified. Approaching LOC and
just as aircraft leveled off at 3000 ft QNH ATC re-cleared us to descent 2200 ft QNH (FAP BUICKK altitude). V/S was engaged and
approximately at 2700 ft QNH LOC and G/S captured simultaneously. Shortly after G/S failed and Bulletin EAD 124 R2 was applied.
LOC and G/S was recaptured but shortly after G/S failed again. Approach continued visually with reference to the PAPI whilst
complying with the approach stabilization criteria.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate Pitch mode failed passing 8.3NM at 2,365 feet AGL. The AP was disengaged, reverting to
basic modes, GS was recaptured passing 7.3NM

B777 DXB - SEA Approach

GLIDESLOPE SIGNAL INTERFERENCE - CONTINUED
During ILS approach to runway 34R, the flight experienced a glideslope interference while passing 4,000 feet QNH. The approach
was continued visually with the PAPI and runway.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate a glideslope signal disturbance at the time of GS capture. The approach was continued
visually with reference to the PAPI whilst complying with the approach stabilization criteria. Similar type of events have occurred
previously in the concerned airport. The CCI reflect the glideslope issue.

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August B777 DXB - SEA Taxi-in

2022 FDP EXCEEDANCE
The flight crew encountered technical and medical offload on departure which caused delay. Discretion was not available/
applicable at the time of departure. However after airborne the flight looked like it will exceed the LRV S1 flight with maximum FDP
18 is hours. The flight crew tried contacting NCC for authority to increase CI as per OMC with no reply. On arrival more track miles
was given causing further delay and the exceedance of the FDP by one minutes. A PSR has been submitted to inform the regulatory
affair of the exceedance.
Flight Safety update: The flight continued safely under OM-A section 7.E.7 section b

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January A380 DXB - AMS Cruise

2024 CALLSIGN CONFUSION BY ATC
During cruise in Ankara airspace, ATC responded and provided clearances to the incorrect flights. Emirates flights challenged ATC in
all the instances.
Flight Safety update: The report has been forwarded to the callsign similarity working group for information. Callsigns will be
monitored and listed for review and possible change.

B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING-SPURIOUS GPWS ACTIVATION
GPS jamming was experienced in the Ankara and Istanbul FIRs. A time shift occurred. Approaching position EVGEG, EGPWS
TERRAIN PULL UP activated for two seconds at FL340. The GPS position showed the location over Crimea.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicates that in the Ankara FIR the GPS position instantaneously shifted 180NM to a position
over the Crimean Peninsular at low or negative GPS altitudes, and periods of being accurate. About two minutes later, ANP spiked
to 20NM and the aircraft rolled to the left to a maximum of six degrees. 34 seconds later, EGPWS PULL UP activated for five
seconds at FL340. 43 minutes later, the GPS position and altitude were accurate and ANP was 0.03 consistently. External electronic
jamming is the most probable cause of the reported GPS signal loss. FCN 2023-050 GPS Signal Interference has been published to
provide generic information about GPS signal interference, its effects and Emirates’ experience and countermeasures. For aircraft
related information, refer to the respective type specific documentation.

December B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

2023 LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING
GPS jamming was experienced in the Tehran, Ankara and Sofia FIRs. Approaching position EVGEG the clock shifted almost five
minutes (from 1544z to 1549z). After 37 minutes, near to position BALBI, the GPS jamming ceased and the clock returned to the
correct time.
Flight Safety update: External electronic jamming is the most probable cause of the reported GPS signal loss. FCN 2023-050 GPS
Signal Interference has been published to provide generic information about GPS signal interference, its effects and Emirates’
experience and countermeasures. For aircraft related information, refer to the respective type specific documentation.

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B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING-SPURIOUS GPWS ACTIVATION
GPS jamming was experienced in the Sofia FIR and a time shift was evident. EICAS TERRAIN POS displayed. EGPWS TERRAIN PULL
UP PULL UP activated at FL340 and was assessed to be spurious.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate that the GPS position jumped by 193NM over three seconds and five seconds later the
ANP peaked to 20NM. The GPS position moved to be over Sevastopol at a negative GPS altitude. The aircraft rolled to the left to a
maximum of five degrees, as ANP continued to spike to 20NM several times. 36 seconds after the map shift, EGPWS PULL UP
activated for five seconds at FL340, with the aircraft rolling to the left again, to a maximum of seven degrees. Several more spikes of
large ANP and small changes in roll and heading occurred over the next two minutes. Then the GPS altitude recovered to accurate
values and the GPS position drifted back to the actual position over the following 20 minutes. External electronic jamming is the
most probable cause of the reported GPS signal loss. FCN 2023-050 GPS Signal Interference has been published to provide generic
information about GPS signal interference, its effects and Emirates’ experience and countermeasures. For aircraft related
information, refer to the respective type specific documentation.

November A380 DXB - AMS Cruise

2023 LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING-SPURIOUS GPWS ACTIVATION
GPS jamming was experienced in the Ankara FIR at position NINVA at FL380. EGPWS TERRAIN AHEAD, PULL UP activated.
Inconsistent terrain information was displayed on ND. The warning was cancelled as it was assessed to be spurious. The following
ECAM messages were displayed: GPWS 1+2 FAULT, TCAS 1+2 FAULT, SURV PRED W/S 1+2 FAULT, PWS 1+2 FAULT, GPS 1+2 FAULT
and GLS 1+2 FAULT.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate that EGPWS TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULL UP activated at FL380, for 69 seconds. The GPS
position was erroneous, showing the aircraft stationary over Syria at 1,200 feet for the period of the warning. External electronic
jamming is the most probable cause of the reported GPS signal loss. FCN 2023-050 GPS Signal Interference has been published to
provide generic information about GPS signal interference, its effects and Emirates’ experience and countermeasures. For aircraft
related information, refer to the respective type specific documentation. As indicated previously by AIB, in these events, the AESS
considers that GPS altitude to be valid, which leads to a spurious monitoring of the radio altimeters, which it then rejects as invalid,
as they do not match the GPS altitude. This results in the rejection of all three radio altitude readings by the AESS. Finally, as the
TCAS, GPWS and PWS functions of AESS use radio altitude input and these are rejected, then these three functions are lost, as
reported.

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B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING-SPURIOUS GPWS ACTIVATION
GPS jamming was experienced in the Ankara and Sofia FIRs. Various unspecified EICAS messages were displayed. RAD NAV INHIBIT
was switched OFF. A COMM message was received stating that a time shift had occurred. The clock was confirmed to be not normal
with approximately five minutes of the correct time. ANP increased to 20NM and then back to a normal value for few seconds on
multiple occasions. EGPWS TERAIN, PULL UP activated at FL340 for two seconds in the Ankara FIR, over the Black Sea and
considered to be spurious. The QRH GPS Signal Interference was referenced and MMRs needed to be reset. Shortly after the GPS
functionality recovered.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate that EGPWS PULL UP activated twice, once for two seconds, and then 39 seconds later
for another two seconds. The GPS position and altitude was erroneous and showed the aircraft stationary over Sevastopol at a
negative GPS altitude. External electronic jamming is the most probable cause of the reported GPS signal loss. FCN 2023-050 GPS
Signal Interference has been published to provide generic information about GPS signal interference, its effects and Emirates’
experience and countermeasures. For aircraft related information, refer to the respective type specific documentation.

B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING-SPURIOUS GPWS ACTIVATION
GPS jamming was experienced in the Ankara FIR. At FL340 after crossing position NEGEM into the Sofia FIR, a COMM message
displayed regarding a change in aircraft clock time by 5 minutes. A few moments later, EGPWS TERRAIN warning and PULL UP
activated for few seconds. Autopilot and Auto thrust remained engaged and no action was taken. All aircraft systems returned to
normal including the clock after exiting the GPS signal interference area.
Flight Safety update: The QAR data indicate that EGPWS PULL UP activated for five seconds at FL340 over the Black Sea on the
border of the Ankara and Sofia FIRs. The GPS position and altitude was incorrect, showing the aircraft stationary over Sevastopol
with a negative GPS altitude. A time change was not recorded. External electronic jamming is the most probable cause of the
reported GPS signal loss. FCN 2023-050 GPS Signal Interference has been published to provide generic information about GPS
signal interference, its effects and Emirates’ experience and countermeasures. For aircraft related information, refer to the
respective type specific documentation.

October A380 DXB - AMS Cruise

2023 ATC SERVICE STANDARD - CALLSIGN CONFUSION BY ATC
While in the Baghdad FIR on 123.0 MHz, ATC called the wrong callsign UAE87 six times before calling UAE84N. The controller
apologised after realising the error.
Flight Safety update: The confusion might have been due to UAE87 in close proximity to UAE84N.

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B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

EICAS AUTOTHROTTLE DISCONNECT
Approaching top of descent, an EICAS AUTOTHROTTLE DISC activated together with an EICAS THRUST ASYM COMP. At
approximately 5,000 feet QNH, the AUTOTHROTTLE DISC self-cleared and operated normally for the remainder of the flight. A
technical log entry was made.
Flight Safety update: Engineering confirmed that the aircraft lost the thrust asymmetry compensation (TAC) function. Hence, the
autothrottle disconnected. As a precaution, engineering applied MEL 27-02-08. The MEL was cleared after 12 sectors on the
8/10/23 as the fault did not reoccur.

September B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

2023 MEDICAL-CABIN CREW ILLNESS-STOOD DOWN FROM DUTY-GROUND MEDICAL SUPPORT CONTACTED
During cruise a cabin crew member fell ill. Ground Medical Support were contacted and as per their advice medication was
administered. The cabin crew member was stood down from duty.

B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

WEIGHT AND BALANCE
During cruise, new load sheet version was received by acars stating 14pcs/98kg of cargo were found in the ramp after departure.
Flight Safety update: Zafire misuse during loading reconciliation (not following SOP). EKAS Safety have highlighted this concern and
have issued a Safety Alert to the turnaround team.

August B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

2023 LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING
GPS jamming was experienced in the Ankara FIR earlier in the flight, which resolved itself. Upon arrival in AMS on the ILS approach
to runway 18C, when established on the localiser at 2,500 feet, EICAS NAV UNABLE RNP displayed and the navigation source
reverted to inertial. The FMS POS revealed that the GPS R position was missing. RAD NAV INHIBIT was selected to OFF.
Flight Safety update:
The PLF shows no active faults at the time of approach and landing, and only inactive faults, from the earlier jamming. The level of
ADS-B coverage around AMS, which was recorded as between 0-2% on the date of the report. The event on approach may have
been a latent effect from the earlier jamming, for which an MMR reset in cruise may have prevented. But it is also possible that
there was some transient jamming from a handheld device that affected the aircraft on approach. Since January 2015 there have
been reports of loss of GPS signal, and CoNOTAMs were promulgated for areas subject to such events. Preventative maintenance
actions have been put in place to reset MMRs after GPS jamming events, and EKIB-65 issued to 777 flight crew, followed by the GPS
Signal Interference NNC on 09/09/2021, which affect the 777 only. A Safety Issue has been raised for wider issues surrounding GPS
spoofing.

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A380 DXB - AMS Cruise

ATC SERVICE STANDARD – COMMUNICATION CONFUSION
Reaching position NINVA, ATC (Baghdad 132.875) instructed the flight to contact ANKARA on 127.925. The flight crew acknowledged
this instruction and contacted ANKARA. However, a short while later, they received an ACARS message requesting contact with
Baghdad on frequency 125.9. Despite several attempts, the flight crew could not establish communication with Baghdad on that
frequency. Subsequently, once the aircraft was already in communication with ATC (129.7), they were again instructed to contact
ANKARA on 127.925, the same frequency they were already in communication with.

B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

DISRUPTIVE PASSENGER-RESTRAINT
During cruise a passenger moved from their seat in YC and sat in FC and refused to return to their original seat. It was confirmed
by the passenger's companion that the passenger had autism. Then the passenger went to the FC galley and tried to access the
cockpit by pushing the door and pressing the keypad. The captain was informed. A formal warning was issued and a decision was
made to restrain the passenger. Security services met the aircraft on arrival.

June 2023 A380 DXB - AMS Cruise

LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING
GPS jamming was experienced in the Ankara FIR and both GPS did not return to functionality until after engine shutdown.
Flight Safety update: Non-recovery of GPS on the A380 occurs in less than 1% of GPS jamming events recorded in the technical log.
External electronic jamming is the most probable cause of the reported GPS signal loss. Since January 2015 there have been
reports of loss of GPS signal, and CoNOTAMs were promulgated for areas subject to such events. Preventative maintenance actions
have been put in place to reset MMRs after GPS jamming events. A Safety Issue has been raised for wider issues surrounding GPS
spoofing.

May 2023 B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING-SPURIOUS GPWS ACTIVATION
GPS jamming was experienced in cruise. EGPWS PULL UP TERRAIN occurred at FL340. GPS R did not recover, and, in accordance
with MCC, the GPS SIGNAL INTERFERENCE NNC was completed with MMR reset.
Flight Safety update: The QAR and PLF data showed that the aircraft experienced at least two areas of GPS jamming, with the first
being over BGW airport at approximately 0230 UTC, and then the second being near to position SIVAS in the Ankara FIR. During the
later event, an EGPWS PULL UP warning displayed at FL340 for a period of six seconds at 0325 UTC. GPS R did not recover, and
when in the Budapest FIR at 0517UTC, the flight crew completed the GPS SIGNAL INTERFERENCE NNC, which resulted in MMR R
being reset in coordination with MCC. External electronic jamming is the most probable cause of the reported GPS signal loss. Since
January 2015 there have been reports of loss of GPS signal, and CoNOTAMs were promulgated for areas subject to such events.
Preventative maintenance actions have been put in place to reset MMRs after GPS jamming events, and EKIB-65 issued to 777 flight
crew, followed by the GPS Signal Interference NNC on 09/09/2021, which affect the 777 only. A Safety Issue has been raised for
wider issues surrounding GPS spoofing.

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April 2023 B777 DXB - AMS Cruise

LOSS OF GPS-SUSPECTED ELECTRONIC JAMMING
GPS jamming was experienced in the Ankara FIR for a period of 45 minutes. The reporter did not specify any flight deck effects
observed.
Flight Safety update: External electronic jamming is the most probable cause of the reported GPS signal loss. Since January 2015
there have been reports of loss of GPS signal, and CoNOTAMs were promulgated for areas subject to such events. Preventative
maintenance actions have been put in place to reset MMRs after GPS jamming events, and EKIB-65 issued to 777 flight crew,
followed by the GPS Signal Interference NNC on 09/09/2021, which affect the 777 only. A Safety Issue has been raised for wider
issues surrounding GPS spoofing.

December B777 DXB - AMS IST Cruise

2022 MEDICAL-PASSENGER ILLNESS-DIVERSION
During cruise a passenger became ill. In consultation with Ground Medical Support and VPNC the flight diverted. The passenger
was met by medical services on arrival.

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