May 19, 2024
Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline

Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline

“Supply chain issues make it unlikely that all aircraft can be upgraded by the 1 July deadline, threatening operational disruptions during the peak northern summer travel season,” the organisation said on Tuesday, adding that the estimated cost to upgrade planes is $638m (£511m).

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