Due to the 5G rollout, Air India previously canceled more than eight flights to the US. (File image)
New Delhi:
While the US rolls out 5G, Air India resumed B777 operations for the country on Thursday following approval from US authorities, Airline officials said.
Due to the 5G rollout, Air India previously canceled more than eight flights to the US.
“Boeing has informed Air India to operate in the US on flight B777. Accordingly, the first flight left this morning for John F Kennedy. Other flights departing during the day are to Chicago and San Francisco. Arrangements to carry stranded passengers are being made Matters regarding the B777 entering the United States have been sorted out,” Air India said.
Earlier, on Wednesday, following the rollout of 5G wireless networks in the US, India canceled eight Air India flights to and from the US.
“Due to the rollout of 5G communications in the US, we will not be able to operate the next flights on January 19, 2022,” Air India said.
Recently, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), with a force of 6,000 pilots, has expressed concern about the possibility of 5G wireless signal jamming with sensitive aircraft equipment such as radio altimeters. , threatening aviation safety.
“It is important to fully understand and reduce potential 5G signal interference with radio altimeters that are integral to aircraft security systems. We understand that enabling these services is part of the process. India’s choice. Coming soon in cities”, the FIP letter dated January 4 said.
FIP also further mentioned in the letter that if deployed 5G, pilots could face safety problems when operating flights.
“5G signals can interfere with Radio Altimeters on which aircraft, fighter jets and general aviation aircraft rely on low-altitude flight. It has released a Levels Information Bulletin. Special Aviation Trust (SAIB) on ‘Potential Risk of Adverse Effects to Radio Altimeters’ in 5G rollout. In response, the largest network providers in the US, including Verizon and AT&T, have agreed to pause the introduction of 5G service to give the FAA more time to address concerns about interference. the letter FIP wrote.
It is possible that Indian airlines are waiting for reassurances before operating from the US-based federal aviation regulator and plane maker Boeing.
However, Boeing declined to comment on 5G matters.
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