London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As the US aviation sector is affected by 5G network; Europe seemed to have passed the problem. In Europe, 5G networks have been rolled out without causing problems with aviation. The reason for this is that the frequency of the signals doesn’t affect aircraft radar altimeters. This could cause a significant amount of flight cancellations, and the United States has already banned the use of 5G at airports. Despite this, the US has yet to do so.
Though many people are worried that the new technology will hurt aircraft, it turns out that it hasn’t caused any major problems. In fact, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency says that there is no immediate safety risk associated with the new technology. The organization oversees civil aviation in the 31 countries in Europe. However, if you’re concerned about the impact of 5G on airplanes, check with your airline about any potential issues that might arise in the future.
While US mobile phone companies are implementing 5G service in radio wave spectrum between 3.7 and 3.98 GHz, the European version uses the slower 3.4 to 3.8 GHz range. Because of this, the technology can interfere with modern aircraft safety systems. According to Airlines for America, if the United States does it, large swaths of its fleet will need to be grounded for an indefinite period of time, creating chaos in the supply chain.
The European rollout of 5G is still being watched closely by the US Federal Aviation Administration. The European rollout has been going smoothly without any major disruptions. The US has been slow to adapt, but other nations are preparing for the inevitable and are not worried about the impact. In France, the frequency of 5G is only used for smartphones and not for airplanes. While the US uses the faster and more powerful frequencies of 4.4.5 GHz, the European version uses the slower 3.4 to 3.8 GHz band.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has acknowledged the FAA’s concerns and recommended airline crews be exposed to unreliable radio altimeters in training. The FAA’s responsibilities cover flight safety in the U.S. and Europe has a stricter airspace regulation than the US. The UK has ruled out the risk, but the United States has not implemented any plans to implement it for aviation until the Europeans do.
A recent report showed that Europe rolled out the new 5G network without hurting aviation. The United States is not. The Europeans have found no such risks, and the risk is too low to cause significant disruptions. It is possible that the technology will interfere with the altimeters of airplanes. The FAA has backed the technology. The company has since scaled back the network. The U.S. government is following up on the issue.