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Old 19th Jan 2022, 16:26
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So looks like this 5G thing may be more of a problem on the Boeing.
Someone who apparently know more just explained me this is more a problem on the 777 as on this model the radar altimeter is used for many functions including one that activate flight controls incl reverses when it confirms a/c is on the ground . ( someone in the know can confirm or infirm that). But I cannot understand is how this problem surfaces today in the US. . I was attending an ICAO meeting in 2019, almost 3 years ago, where this issue was flagged, (possible frequency overlap and location 5G masts under flight path runways) by France. and mitigations plans were being drawn.

I am quite happy to take cheap shots at EK, and considering the aborted takeoff a little over a week ago was a near 2nd “Tenerife” with a pair of 777-300s, they are well earned.
We do not know the full details of that case, so unless you have them and are prepared to share them with us, comparing the incident to Tenerife is somewhat overdone I would say.
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