5G Deadline Threatens Flight Delays, Officials Warn

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warns of potential flight delays and cancellations as the deadline for wireless carriers to launch new 5G services nears. The aviation industry has raised concerns that the new 5G services could interfere with critical aircraft instruments, leading to safety risks. Wireless carriers have agreed to delay the launch of some 5G services near airports, but the aviation industry is calling for a larger buffer zone to ensure safety.