The Federal Aviation Administration says that delays in upgrading equipment on 20 percent of aeroplanes in the US could cause delays and cancellations after 1st July.
The latest generation of mobile internet technology is expected to have an adverse effect on the busy summer flight period in the United States. This period is usuallyA recent move to reallocate satellite TV frequencies for the use ofacross the country has fueled fears that the powerful internet tech could adversely affect the radio altimeters of older aircraft.
In 2022, telecoms Verizon and AT&T agreed to temporarily halt plans to launch their 5G internet near airports because of FDA pressure.” that have been established across an overwhelming majority of airports. These zones protect approaching plans from radio interference. “We continue to see a significant number of aircraft still awaiting retrofit, including many operated by foreign air carriers,” explained Pete Buttigieg, America Transportation Secretary, quoted by“This means on bad-weather, low-visibility days in particular, there could be increased delays and cancellations.”
But delays could still be expected as around 190 Delta medium to light-sized aircraft are yet to be equipped with the updated parts. Notwithstanding the rest of the planes in the US that are not expected to be upgraded before 1st July 2023.