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5G signals pose a risk to aircraft while in flight

Sky, 19 Jan 2022
US aircraft operators are warning that signals from 5G telephone masts may be putting aircraft systems at risk during flight.

It comes as 5G waves appear to conflict with some planes altimeters which can be dangerous when coming in to land or changing height.

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