US airlines threaten to put planes on the ground if 5G network is introduced - NRK Urix

There could be “catastrophic disruptions” to both travel and freight transport, if carriers use 5G technology on Wednesday, as planned, as noted in a letter sent to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, among others.

Telecoms carriers Verizon and AT&T have already twice delayed the launch of 5G service after protests from airlines and aircraft manufacturers.

They fear that the 5G network will interfere with radars that show how high the plane is above the ground. If true, the aircraft would not be able to land when visibility was poor. Telecom companies reject this, and Refers to extensive testing in many countries.

Economic catastrophe

5G is the fifth generation mobile network, which is now being introduced in more and more countries. It is a faster internet connection than 4G network.

Tenants request that 5G not be introduced within a radius of more than 3 km from the runways of airports in the USA. The letter was signed by the chief executives of the largest American airlines: American, United, Delta and Southwest.

In the letter, they say it could be a “financial disaster” if the network is used before necessary updates and changes to equipment are made.

– Frankly: Commerce will stop in the country, states the letter, which is also signed by FedEx and UPS carriers.

Don’t have a problem in Norway

Henning Tennes, head of the Department of Airport and Air Safety at the Civil Aviation Authority, told NTB that they have not encountered such problems in Norway.

– We have not had similar problems in Norway, but we are aware of the problem in the United States. The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority is constantly monitoring this problem here in Norway, and a test was conducted at one of the Norwegian airports. It didn’t have a negative effect, he says.

The national communications authority, Nkom, is responsible for the customization Frequency range of users, and determines the requirements for use, field of use and equipment.

Don’t see anything as annoying

They’ve been following this issue in recent years, and they’ve seen nothing to worry about. Day Norwegian operators Telenor and Telia have allocated a frequency band within the range that Americans believe is problematic.

– We can’t guarantee that there will be no disruptions, but so far we haven’t seen anything like this, says ADepartment Manager John Evind Velor to NRK.

In France, there is a requirement to reduce the power of 5G base stations near airports, and that the antennas are partially towards the ground. This is to reduce the risk of interference.

– We are aware of the procedures that they have carried out in France, and if it turns out that there is a need, then there is something we will ask.

There are European guidelines for the use of 5G networks, and Norway follows these guidelines. When it comes to potential problems with flying, this is something to follow European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

– We do the same thing as our neighboring countries. We don’t want to be too restrictive, and we didn’t see it as necessary, he says Choose.

He preferred to hold a meeting with the Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday. This will be one of several topics.

It will be in use on Wednesday

The US Civil Aviation Authority, the FAA, said on Sunday that some transceivers can be used safely in areas where 5G has been introduced. Of the 88 airports approved, 48 are the most vulnerable to interference due to the 5G network.

Airlines fear that adverse border controls at those airports, along with not approving large quantities of equipment, could lead to a crisis. They say thousands of planes could be put on the ground.

Verizon and AT&T won the bid round to run 5G in the frequency between 3.7 and 3.98 GHz, and the introduction was scheduled to begin on December 5. If it is not blocked by federal governments, or if carriers and carriers agree an agreement, the network will run across the United States on Wednesday.