FAA Orders New Landing Procedures Near 5G Service

The transcript discusses the concerns surrounding the rollout of 5G technology near airports. Verizon and AT&T plan to launch this service, but airlines have warned federal officials of a potential crisis. They claim that the new 5G service could interfere with aircraft instruments, leading to grounded flights and stranded travelers. The airline industry is particularly worried about the impact on instruments that measure altitude and assist in low visibility conditions.

Which companies are planning to launch the new 5G service near airports?

• Samsung and Huawei

• T-Mobile and Sprint

• Verizon and AT&T

• Apple and Google

What action did the airlines take in response to the 5G rollout?

• They sent a letter to federal officials.

• They upgraded their fleet.

• They reduced ticket prices.

• They increased flight frequencies.

What potential crisis did the airlines warn about if the 5G service begins?

• Increased fuel costs

• Grounding of a large number of planes

• Shortage of pilots

• Overcrowded airports

What specific aircraft instruments are said to be affected by the new 5G service?

• Communication radios

• Fuel gauges

• Altitude measuring instruments

• Navigation systems

In what conditions do the affected instruments help pilots?

• Emergency landings

• Low visibility environments

• High-speed flight

• Long-haul flights