Boeing’s 737 Max Is Latest Model to Face 5G-Related Restrictions

The U.S. FAA published a directive restricting landings on Boeing 737 Max jets in the presence of new 5G airwaves that have the potential to interfere with aircraft safety equipment.

• Similar to earlier limits on 787s, airlines must assume it will take a longer runway to stop after touchdown because of the potential for 5G to interfere with landing equipment, FAA says
• Devices known as radar altimeters are used on the Max to determine whether plane is on the ground
• Impact of FAA’s directive will be limited because agency has said 737s and other models are shielded from 5G; agency ...