5G, Flight Ops, News
AT&T and Verizon say they will limit deployment of new 5G frequencies.
Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon said today they will voluntarily limit deployment of additional frequencies for their 5G wireless networks near certain airports where the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the airline community say the deployment could interfere with aircraft safety.
The agency says its action was prompted by a rash of runway incursions at U.S. airports.
The AAIB has issued safety recommendations to prevent uncommanded flap extensions and half-speed flap retractions on Bombardier Challengers.
Researchers examined differences in the time for small groups of airline pilots and test pilots to react to surprises in flight.
