FAA Updates Boeing Plane Rules for 5G Interference in Canada
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The Federal Aviation Administration is updating airworthiness directives to address interference between 5G wireless signals and radio altimeters on Boeing airplanes. This new rule aligns U.S. requirements with recent changes made by Transport Canada, the aviation authority in Canada.
Why it matters: This matters because it changes how airlines must operate Boeing jets in and out of Canada after mid-2026. Airlines need to update their flight manuals and train pilots on new restrictions. If they do not comply, flights could be grounded or face safety risks due to unreliable altitude readings during critical phases like landing.
Who it affects
- Airline operators flying Boeing 747-100, -200, -300, and -400 series aircraft in Canadian airspace
This rule was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; check the original document at Docket No. FAA-2026-7205 for full details before relying on this summary.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document