Mobile phones remain in danger due to some Boeing aircraft

Mobile phones remain in danger due to some Boeing aircraft

Most airline companies have already upgraded their cockpit systems Screens in some of the Boeing 737 and 777 booths are still subject to Wi-Fi and mobile phones. Even telephonic telephony does not make it risky for some airplanes Boeing.

Potentially, hundreds of planes flying around the world are flying with dangerous systems, warns Bloomberg. The 2014 FAA investigation revealed that cockpit screens on some Boeing 737 and 777 models are subject to Wi-Fi signals, cell phones or even radar timers. Although many of them are replaced, some jars still contain obsolete models manufactured by Honeywell International.

In a statement, spokeswoman Honeywell, Nina Kraus, said the problem was 70 or less and there was no evidence that they were in operation. Many blocks can be on “retired” planes or simulators. Mobile phone malfunctions can lead to loss of important speeds and navigation data. Airlines and Honeywell say cockpits are not a security risk.

However, dozens of pilots report cases where the views are empty and important flight information disappears. The FAA has given airline companies a deadline since November 2019 to modernize their systems. If you are going to fly in the near future, you do not have to panic. First, your chances of flying with the old cockpit are very small, writes Engadget.

Delta and Southwest Airlines updated their screens. American Airlines still has 14 aircraft that need updating and United Airlines must replace components on 17 aircraft. European airline Ryanair has not upgraded its screens for “financial burden” but checked the display and replaced the problems. In general, outdated cockpit views are considered relatively low risk.

Already in 2014, Southwest Airlines launched a Wi-Fi test on the Boeing 737s with the affected Honeywell system and did not report any problems. However, it is better for airline companies to provide the safest possible conditions for passengers.

Mobile phones remain in danger due to some Boeing aircraft