Shutterstock Save for later Print Download Share LinkedIn Twitter Flight disruptions due to the 5G debacle in the US have replaced Omicron as the main concern around airline operations and jet fuel usage. The situation shines a harsh spotlight on the US as it struggles to maintain rigorous aircraft safety standards amid advances in wireless technology. Rollout of high-speed networks put aviation players on a collision course with wireless firms Verizon and AT&T. Aircraft altimeters to detect altitude and positions use similar frequencies as 5G’s C-band spectrum, which could interfere with navigation systems.
