Several carriers announced cancellations or modifications for flights to
The 5G networks use "C-band frequencies," which is similar in some ways to what's used by airplanes to measure altitude.
Some airlines have said it could interfere with a plane's instruments -- but cellular providers say the aviation industry has had years to upgrade equipment and prepare for the rollout.
"Safety is always our priority," the carrier said, according to the Evening Standard. "We are monitoring the situation in the
Other carriers, including Emirates,
The
"This agreement will avoid potentially devastating disruptions to passenger travel, cargo operations, and our economic recovery, while allowing more than 90% of wireless tower deployment to occur as scheduled," the
"My team has been engaging non-stop with the wireless carriers, airlines, and aviation equipment manufacturers to chart a path forward for 5G deployment and aviation to safely co-exist -- and, at my direction, they will continue to do so until we close the remaining gap and reach a permanent, workable solution around these key airports."
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