FAA Clears 45% of Commercial Planes for 5G

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Facts

  • After delaying rollout following an ongoing feud with several airlines, AT&T and Verizon will install 5G near US airports starting Wednesday Jan 19.1
  • The FAA had initially raised concerns over potential interference from 5G signals, particularly in bad weather.2
  • The FAA has now cleared around 45% of commercial U.S. airplanes to perform low-visibility landings at airports using 5G.3
  • Major airlines including Emirates have announced flight suspensions and cancellations in light of the 5G rollout.4

Sources: 1Axios, 2Daily Mail, 3CNN and 4USA Today.

Narratives

  • Narrative A, as provided by New York Times. The rollout will cause chaos and major disruptions to the aviation industry and supply chains.
  • Narrative B, as provided by BBC News. There is no evidence that 5G will cause interference. Precautions are being taken, and agreeing to further delays risks economic harm.