New Delhi. Air India canceled 14 flights on India-US routes from Wednesday due to the introduction of 5G internet service in North America. The navigation system of aircraft may be affected by the new 5G service. Meanwhile, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) chief Arun Kumar told PTI, “The Indian aviation regulator is working in close coordination with our airlines to tide over the situation arising out of 5G internet service in the US.” Is.”
US Aviation The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on January 14 that “the impact of 5G on an aircraft’s radio altimeter could cause engine and braking systems to stall, which could cause the aircraft to stop on the runway.”
A total of three airlines – American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Air India currently operate direct flights between India and the US. American Airlines and Delta Airlines did not respond to PTI’s queries on the matter.
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Air India canceled eight flights and six flights operated on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. In this regard, Air India tweeted, “It will not operate eight India-US flights on Wednesday due to the launch of 5G communication service in the US.”
These eight flights of Air India include Delhi-New York, New York-Delhi, Delhi-Chicago, Chicago-Delhi, Delhi-San Francisco, San Francisco-Delhi, Delhi-Newark and Newark-Delhi. Later during the day, Air India officials said a total of six flights operating between India and the US on Thursday have also been cancelled. The six canceled flights include Delhi-Chicago, Chicago-Delhi, Delhi-San Francisco, San Francisco-Delhi, Delhi-Newark and Newark-Delhi. (agency)