The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.
Close up of the nose of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial jet airliner.
Concerns have previously been raised that C-Band spectrum 5G wireless could interfere with aircraft electronics."5G interference could adversely affect the ability of aircraft to safely operate," said the bosses of Boeing and Airbus Americas, Dave Calhoun and Jeffrey Knittel, in a joint letter to US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
"Airbus and Boeing have been working with other aviation industry stakeholders in the US to understand potential 5G interference with radio altimeters," Airbus said in a statement.
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