The Notices to Air Mission system failed on Jan. 10, 2023, leading to thousands of canceled flights. The system is where all important safety information for pilots and dispatchers gets posted.
The FAA raised concerns that new, full-speed 5G cellphone services near airports could interfere with aircraft operations.
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Airplanes use radio waves to determine how far off the ground they are. New 5G cellphone services come close to the same frequencies the airplanes use. Here’s how that can be a problem.
Grounded Boeing 737 Max airplanes sitting on the tarmac in Washington.
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Boeing’s response to the crisis over its 737 Max planes has made the company seem defensive and passive. A crisis management expert explains how Boeing could reclaim the narrative.
Boeing is accused of not being fully forthcoming about changes it made to the 737 Max.
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Phones’ functions go far beyond making calls these days. Here’s the basics on why you can use some features and not others – and why planes may someday soon be filled with passengers yakking on phones.