Solar storm reveals hidden risk to planes
The recent study indicates that powerful solar storms, such as the November 2025 event that raised radiation levels in flight atmospheres to about ten times the normal, can significantly increase the radiation risk for aircraft flying at altitudes up to 40,000 feet. However, the current risk level for passengers remains low thus far. Data shows that some major solar storms, like the 1956 event, can cause radiation doses to increase by more than 100 times the normal levels, highlighting the importance of developing advanced monitoring systems to warn aviation of future solar storm hazards. In addition to radiation, high-energy particles can lead to electronic disruptions onboard aircraft, such as temporary errors in electronic systems. Models predict that during severe events, these errors could reach approximately 60 errors per hour for every gigabyte of data, emphasizing the need for increased precautions in space weather monitoring and flight safety measures.
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