In a statement the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, it had “shifted course on its approach to approving pilots of future electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL)”, but does not expect delays in certification or operational approvals. eVTOL… Read More ›
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Concerns revolving around 5G c band will be addressed safely with minimal disruptions: Steve Dickson, FAA head
On Thursday, Steve Dickson, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, he is confident that aviation safety concerns surrounding 5G C-Band deployment will be addressed “safely with minimal disruptions”. Dickson is slated to tell a House of Representatives… Read More ›
Head of FAA to testify before U.S. House of Representatives
According to sources, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives on February 3 regarding the deployment of the new C-Band for 5G and its impact on aviation safety. The… Read More ›
US airlines report minor impact from switching on 5G services
In a statement the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, following the rollout of 5G services in airports, its impact on air travels has seen only a minor impact. “The increased approvals for Boeing and Airbus planes meant an estimated… Read More ›
US FAA lists 50 airports where 5G will be deployed with buffer zone
In a statement the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) listed 50 U.S. airports which will feature buffer zones wherein wireless carriers can turn on new 5G C-band services from January 19, 2022. On Monday, Verizon Communications, and AT&T agreed to create buffer… Read More ›
AT&T & Verizon reject request to delay 5G wireless services, offer to adopt temporary safety measures
In a significant development, the CEOs of Verizon Communications and AT&T have rejected a request to delay the planned introduction of 5G wireless services over aviation safety fears. They have however offered to temporarily adopt new safety measures. Earlier last week, U.S…. Read More ›
Federal Aviation Administration issues special bulletin on interference of 5G with aircraft avionics
In a statement the Federal Aviation Administration said, it had issued a special information bulletin alerting operators, manufacturers, and pilots that action may be required to address potential interference issues from the usage of 5G telecommunications technology from sensitive aircraft electronics. With… Read More ›
Former Boeing employee indicted for fraud for deceiving FAA regulators over 737 MAX’s safety regulations
In a significant development, a former chief technical pilot at Boeing Co has been charged with fraud for deceiving federal regulators evaluating the Boeing 737 MAX airplane; in a statement the Justice Department said, the former Boeing employee has also been… Read More ›
Boeing Co faces new electrical grounding issue in best selling 737 MAX
According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, U.S. air safety officials have asked Boeing Co to submit fresh documentation and analysis showing numerous 737 MAX subsystems would not be affected by electrical grounding issues which were first flagged… Read More ›
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX
On Friday, in a statement Australia’s aviation regulator stated, it will lift its ban on flights to and from the country that use Boeing Co’s 737 MAX aircraft. The development marks Australia as the first nation in the Asia-Pacific region… Read More ›