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Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Here’s what pilots and the FAA say
After months of wrangling with the aviation industry, AT&T and Verizon rolled out their C-Band 5G spectrum this year, but have they taken enough precautions?
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5G rollout has been a disaster in the U.S. Here’s why
AT&T and Verizon are going live with their new C-band 5G spectrum after weeks of wrangling with the aviation industry and government officials. But what's next?
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FAA says 50 U.S. airports won’t get expanded 5G coverage until later in 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a list of 50 U.S. airports where AT&T and Verizon's expanded 5G coverage won’t be arriving initially
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Verizon pursues 5G UW expansion to 100 million customers despite hurdles
Verizon expects to use its new C-band spectrum to bring faster 5G Ultra Wideband service to more than 100 million people this month.
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AT&T, Verizon backtrack on airline fears, agree to delay rollout of 5G spectrum
AT&T and Verizon have agreed to a two-week delay of the new C-band 5G spectrum rollout that was requested by senior U.S. transportation and aviation officials.
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AT&T and Verizon forge ahead with new 5G deployments despite aviation industry fears
AT&T and Verizon are moving ahead with the deployment of their midband 5G spectrum, despite aviation industry concerns.
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Verizon and AT&T propose 5G midband power limits to avoid aircraft interference
Verizon and AT&T have agreed to temporarily lower the power of their new midband 5G towers to quell fears that the new spectrum could interfere with aircraft.
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737 Max: Boeing working to fix another issue with its troubled aircraft
Boeing is working to sort out yet another software issue found on its grounded 737 Max passenger plane.
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Feds ban Chinese-made drones over spying fears. Could your drone be next?
The new no-fly rule is explicitly aimed at foreign drones and the only exceptions would be for emergencies.
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FAA proposes nationwide real-time tracking system for all drones
The FAA is exploring the idea of setting up a system to track airborne drones, as well as connected pilot IDs. The plan is part of efforts to integrate unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.
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UPS gets FAA clearance to roll out a fleet of delivery drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave UPS the go-ahead to create a fleet of drones to deliver packages with very few limitations on Tuesday
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Google’s Wing delivery drones will soon ship packages for FedEx and Walgreens
Google-owned drone delivery company Wing will launch a pilot version of its service in Virginia next month, delivering packages for FedEx Express and Walgreens
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FAA closes airspace around Area 51 ahead of alien raid event
To deal with any extraterrestrial-seeking attendees of the viral Storm Area 51 event, the FAA has announced a no-fly zone around Area 51
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Airlines have banned all MacBooks from checked baggage over battery concerns
Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have banned certain MacBook Pro models over battery fire hazard fears, and now Virgin Australia won't allow them as checked luggage.
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FAA bans recalled MacBook Pro models from all flights due to battery issue
Certain models of Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro were recalled in June 2019, and now the device has been banned from flights by the FAA. Affected units were sold from September 2015 to February 2017, and Apple will replace affected batteries for free.
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B4UFLY app for drone pilots gets overhaul, so it should actually work now
The FAA's original B4UFLY app for drone pilots was roundly lambasted for being confusing, slow, and glitchy when it launched in 2016. On Wednesday it rolled out an overhauled, improved app to help drone owners fly safely.