- 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.
- Price Action: BA shares are up 0.75% at $157.93 during the premarket session on the last check Friday.
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